Will redistricting squeeze Kucinich out of Congress?

Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) is one of the most progressive members of Congress. He boldly stands up for human rights and against corporate greed. He is a rare gem.

However, his Congressional seat may now be threatened -- not through an election but through redistricting.

The following is an excerpt from a note that Representative Kucinich recently distributed to his supporters:

Due to the new census figures, Ohio will lose two seats in Congress. The Ohio Legislature (Republican) will redraw the map with 16 instead of 18 districts for the 2012 Election. Speculation nationally, and more importantly, in Ohio is that my district may be eliminated, absorbed into parts of other districts. Keep in mind, given the early Ohio primary, the filing deadline could be only a year away.

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Yet, in light of the strong chance that my district may be eliminated, my continued presence in Congress, to work for everything we care about, will obviously call for a much different strategy. I will not wait until a new Ohio map is produced to begin this crucial discussion of the consequences of congressional redistricting. I will not wait until the Ohio Legislature produces a new map to start thinking of the options. The question will not be: Who is my opponent? The question will be: Where is my district? Seriously.

We are going to have to prepare for a different kind of election, possibly in a different place because my district may be eliminated. We are going to have to organize in a different way, now. The question will remain: Where?

This discussion is consequential. Please participate by providing your insight and advice. advice@kucinich.us

Stay tuned for updates on the redistricting crisis and what we can do to help keep Kucinich in Congress.