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NONPARTISAN VOTER INFORMATION
Understand Columbus Ballot Issues 8 & 9
Both proposals change who elects City Council members. Only one adds citywide seats. This visual guide shows the difference and explains all four ballot combinations.
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What each vote combination does
Issue 8 changes the nine seats to district-only elections. Issue 9 creates nine district seats and four citywide seats, phased in across staggered elections.
| Issue 8 | Issue 9 | Result |
|---|---|---|
| NO | NO | 9 members. All voters elect all nine seats over staggered elections. |
| YES | NO | 9 district members. You vote for your district seat when it is up. |
| NO | YES | 9 district + 4 citywide. 11 members beginning in 2028; 13 beginning in 2030. |
| YES | YES | Same structure as NO / YES. Both amendments take effect, with no additional structural change. |
Under Issue 9, the first two citywide seats are elected in 2027 and the next two in 2029. A 2027 commission draws new district boundaries for use in the 2029 elections.
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The guide was reconciled against the certified amendments and cross-checked with local reporting. The official Franklin County election page hosts the full text of both measures.