Experts discuss how Ohio's new congressional map could impact the 2026 midterms
Ohio's new congressional map, passed in late 2025, has made changes to several districts, including District 1, which includes Cincinnati, and gives Republicans a theoretical 12-to-3 advantage in congressional races. Experts say the changes may not drastically impact the 2026 midterms, with Democratic incumbent Greg Landsman potentially remaining in good shape for re-election.
Ohio's primary election marked the first test of the state's new congressional map, passed in late 2025. The map has altered the borders of several districts, including District 1, which now includes parts of deep-red Clinton County and more conservative areas of western Hamilton County. This change gives Republicans a theoretical 12-to-3 advantage in congressional races, up from 10-to-5 previously. Experts say the changes are not drastic compared to other states, but may still impact communities now belonging to new districts. Four Republicans are running in the 2026 primary to challenge Democratic incumbent Greg Landsman, but none currently hold elected office. The new map will be used in the 2026, 2028, and 2030 elections.
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