As Abortion Vote Looms, Ohio GOP Hopes To Rein In Ballot Measures
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Ohio's Abortion Referendum and Voting Law Changes
This chapter examines a forthcoming referendum in Ohio aimed at expanding abortion access and the potential impact of a Republican-backed initiative that raises the voter approval threshold for constitutional amendments. The discussion highlights the strategic implications of these legislative changes, the public sentiment illustrated by polling data, and the heightened voter engagement related to abortion rights. Additionally, the chapter reflects on the broader trend of conservative legislatures raising barriers for direct democracy and the tension it creates between lawmakers and voters.
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