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Ohio voters reject measure to make it harder to change their constitution

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Critics called Issue 1 a ‘power grab’ to make it harder to add language regarding abortion in Ohio

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  1. Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights

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    Ohio voters reject measure to make it harder to change their constitution

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  1. Fox2 Detroit

    Ohio election revolving around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money (opens Fox2 Detroit)

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    Fox2 Detroit's feed description

    If voters approve a measure known as Issue 1, it would make it difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.

  2. CBS News

    What to know about Ohio's Issue 1 ahead of the crucial August 8 special election (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The proposal would make it more difficult to amend the Ohio Constitution, with significant ramifications for abortion rights in the state.

  3. The Daily Caller

    Both Sides Feeling Confident Ahead Of Crucial Election That Could Decide The Future Of Abortion In Ohio (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Ohio is set to vote Tuesday on whether to increase the threshold for passing an amendment to the state's constitution.

  4. Washington Examiner

    Surging election energy in Ohio will decide fate of abortion (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Voters in Ohio are energized about the special election on Tuesday to increase the difficulty of amending the state constitution, which will have significant implications for the fate of abortion in the Buckeye State this November.

  5. The American Spectator

    Voting On Issue One: Ohio Is Fighting to Keep Abortion Out of the Constitution - The American Spectator | USA News and PoliticsThe American Spectator | USA News and Politics (opens The American Spectator)

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    The American Spectator's feed description

    Ohioans will be at the polls on Tuesday to vote on Issue One: Should amending the constitution require a simple majority or a super majority?

  6. Washington Times

    An Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights is fueled by national groups and money (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Supporters of a ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution and could determine the fate of abortion rights there say a yes vote will provide a “defense against out-of-state meddling.”

  7. MyNorthwest

    Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Supporters of a ballot question in Ohio that would make it harder to change the state constitution and could determine the fate of

  8. PBS NewsHour

    Out-of-state funders fuel messaging around upcoming Ohio ballot measure with abortion rights implications (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    The measure would raise the threshold to pass amendments to the Ohio Constitution from a simple majority to 60%. If voters approve Issue 1, it would make it more difficult for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.

  9. Insider

    Ohio Republicans wanted to kneecap abortion activists before November. It may backfire on them. (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    Tuesday's special election for Issue 1 is about amending Ohio's constitution, but the reality is that the race is almost entirely about abortion.

  10. Jezebel

    Turnout Is Off the Charts for Ohio Special Election Designed to Thwart Abortion Vote (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    With Issue 1, Republicans are trying to kneecap a ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.

  11. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

    Abortion battle spurs Ohio voter turnout (opens Arkansas Democrat-Gazette)

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    Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A hastily called summer special election over a Republican-pushed measure that would make it harder for Ohio voters to pass future constitutional amendments, including one on the November ballot to guarantee abortion rights, has driven off-the-charts early turnout before Tuesday's …

  12. PBS NewsHour

    How this week's election in Ohio could decide the fate of November's abortion vote (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, several states have put abortion rights on the ballot. This year, Ohio voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion access in the state constitution. But first, they will decide whether to raise the threshold of support needed for such votes.

  13. NBC News

    Ohio ballot election sets the stage for a major abortion fight in November (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The special election will determine whether to make it harder to pass future ballot initiatives, including one that would enshrine abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution.

  14. The Guardian

    What is the Ohio special election – and what does it mean for abortion rights? (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Republicans’ Issue 1 proposal raises threshold for a change in state constitution from a simple majority to 60% of voters

  15. Seattle Times

    What’s at stake in Ohio’s referendum on amending the state constitution (opens Seattle Times)

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    Seattle Times's feed description

    The seemingly straightforward constitutional question could have far-reaching consequences in November as abortion is on the ballot in Ohio.

  16. Cheddar

    Ohio Voters Reject GOP-Backed Proposal That Would Have Made It Tougher To Protect Abortion Rights (opens Cheddar)

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    Cheddar's feed description

    Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.

  17. The Week

    Ohio is voting on whether to raise the bar on referendums — and a popular abortion amendment (opens The Week)

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  18. Reason

    Ohio's Issue 1 doesn't mention abortion. But that's why people are voting today. (opens Reason)

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    Reason's feed description

    If Issue 1 passes, Ohio will require proposed constitutional amendments to receive 60 percent of the vote, instead of the current simple majority required.

  19. Fox7 Austin

    Ohio voters reject proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    Ohio voters have resoundingly rejected a Republican-backed measure that would have made it more difficult to pass abortion protections.

  20. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Voters in Ohio reject GOP-backed proposal that would have made it tougher to protect abortion rights (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    The proposal, known as Issue 1, would raise the threshold for passing future changes to the Ohio Constitution from a simple majority to 60%.

  21. WTOP Washington DC

    Proposed constitutional change before Ohio voters could determine abortion rights in the state (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio concludes a hastily called and highly charged special election Tuesday, a contest that could determine the fate of abortion rights in the state and fuel political playbooks…

  22. CBS News

    Ohio special election becomes proxy for abortion rights fight (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    A Tuesday special election in Ohio puts the state at the center of the abortion rights debate – even though the issue isn't technically on the ballot.

  23. Politico

    Ohio’s Abortion Ban Is Rekindling a Century-Old Battle Over Direct Democracy (opens Politico)

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    Politico's feed description

    States first adopted ballot referendums to give people power over gerrymandered legislatures. Ohio Republicans want some of that power back.

  24. Wall Street Journal

    Ohio Votes on Issue 1, an Abortion-Rights Proxy (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Wall Street Journal's feed description

    The measure would make it harder to pass future constitutional amendments, including one on the November ballot guaranteeing abortion access.

  25. The Guardian

    Ohioans vote in election that could determine future of majority rule (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Voters weigh in on constitutional amendment process in decision with huge consequences for abortion rights

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