Ohio voters reject proposal to restrict addition of abortion rights to state constitution.
Ohio Voters Reject Proposal to Make Constitutional Amendments Harder
In a significant victory for pro-choice advocates, Ohio voters have decisively rejected a proposal backed by conservatives and pro-life organizations. The proposal aimed to raise the standards for passing a constitutional amendment from a simple majority to a 60% supermajority.
With over three million voters participating in the special election, 57% of them rejected the GOP-backed Issue 1. Although the proposal did not explicitly mention abortion, it faced strong opposition from pro-abortion activists who sought to expand women’s access to abortion after the state passed a restrictive heartbeat bill last year.
President Joe Biden celebrated the defeat of Issue 1, stating, “Today, Ohio voters rejected an effort by Republican lawmakers and special interests to change the state’s constitutional amendment process. This measure was a blatant attempt to weaken voters’ voices and further erode the freedom of women to make their own health care decisions. Ohioans spoke loud and clear, and tonight democracy won.”
Pro-Life Organization Slams “Pro-Abortion Left”
Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, which supported the measure, released a statement criticizing the “pro-abortion Left” for misleading the people of Ohio with millions of dollars from outside groups. The organization expressed disappointment and warned that this defeat could have implications for pro-life states across the nation.
The special election attracted significant funding from outside groups on both sides of the issue. Supporters of Issue 1 were primarily funded by Illinois billionaire Richard Uihlein, who contributed $4 million out of the campaign’s $4.8 million. On the other hand, opponents of the proposal raised $10 million more, with most contributions coming from outside groups like the leftist dark money group, Sixteen Thirty Fund.
Optimism for Enshrining Legal Abortion in Ohio’s Constitution
Abortion activists see the defeat of Issue 1 as a positive step towards enshrining legal abortion in Ohio’s constitution. Following the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade, conservative states like Kansas and Kentucky have voted to protect abortion access. Now, Ohio may follow suit in November.
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Protect Ohio Women, the campaign opposing the November abortion initiative, remains committed to fighting for the rights of the unborn. The group expressed renewed motivation and determination to protect the sanctity of life.
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