Jeremy Pelzer has worked in the Columbus bureau of cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer since 2013. Prior to that, Pelzer worked for Gongwer News Service in Ohio and covered government and politics in Illinois, Colorado, Wyoming, and Washington, D.C. Among other awards, he has twice been named one of the best state-based political reporters in the country by the Washington Post. He currently serves on the board of the Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association.| www.cleveland.com
Ohio must redraw its congressional district lines for the 2026 elections. Republicans, who now control 10, are expected to pass a new map designed to help them win at least two more of Ohio's 15 congressional seats in 2026.| cleveland
In the first sign that Ohio lawmakers are gearing up for another round of congressional redistricting, legislative leaders are asking members of the public to submit their own redistricting proposals online.| cleveland
What started as a move to simplify a crowded GOP race for the Supreme Court with a party endorsement grew messy. The party has decided not to endorse, for now, and more twists and turns are likely ahead.| cleveland
