MEGA THREAD - 2023 Ohio Special Election - Voters Reject Issue 1
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Ohioans vote Tuesday on a measure that would make it harder to pass future changes to the state constitution. Ideastream's Karen Kasler explains the possible implications for abortion access in Ohio.
Sources:
NPR: A look ahead at the Ohio special election
Five Thirty Eight: Everything You Need To Know About The Ohio Ballot Measure That Could Block Abortion Rights
CNN: Ohio special election becomes proxy for abortion rights fight
PBS News Hour: Ohio voters to decide on constitutional change before determining abortion rights
The Guardian: Republicans pushed a special election in Ohio – what does it mean for abortion rights?
AP: Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights
NY Times: Ohio Voters Reject Constitutional Change Intended to Thwart Abortion Amendment
This very thing inspired me, a person who currently works nights, to screw up my sleep schedule to vote against it.
Same. This is the second time I've ever voted, and I'm 35.
I guess I have to thank the Republicans for becoming insane enough to make me feel like I can no longer afford not to vote.
Wouldn't it be nice if you could just vote by mail at your leisure?