GOP’s redistricting plan would split Athens County

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Ohio University Post / September 15th 2011

Local Democrats are criticizing state Republicans’ art skills as the GOP’s redistricting proposal comes to a vote.

Under the Republican proposal, which is set for a vote on the House floor today, Athens County (Ohio) would be split between two congressional districts as it has in the past.

All but two Athens County townships would be in the same district. The two outliers, located in the 6th Congressional District, are Carthage and Troy townships. Last year, Carthage and Troy voted for Republican candidate John Kasich, but the three townships that border them voted for Democrat Ted Strickland.

“It’s pretty apparent: Redistricting was done to negate the influence of democratic-leaning Athens County voters,” said Bill Bias, Athens County Democratic party chairman. “On the Republican side, it’s ‘mission accomplished.’ "

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