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The federal judges who found Ohio's congressional map unconstitutional won't delay their order for a new map to be drawn by June 14th.
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The three-judge panel today, Thursday, May 9th, declined a request by Ohio's elections chief and other republicans to put the order on hold while they appeal it.
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The judges ordered the new map for the 2020 elections after concluding that Ohio's congressional districts were unconstitutionally drawn by republicans for their political advantage.
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If the ruling stands, it could be an important victory for democrats, who hope redrawn boundaries would help them gain house seats and deliver delegates for a democratic presidential nominee.