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Add issue on gitkraken11/28/2023 ![]() "No" votes poured in from progressive strongholds around Columbus, Cincinnati, Akron and Cleveland, but the measure also garnered opposition from voters in key GOP areas. ![]() ![]() Ohioans bought the message opponents were selling. Critics argued the ballot measure was a power grab that would hinder the rights of citizens to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Proponents of the measure said they wanted to keep controversial policies out of the constitution and reserve it for the state's fundamental rights and values. The debate played out in the halls of the Ohio Statehouse, on the campaign trail and even in the courtroom as opponents tried to stop GOP lawmakers in their tracks. Brian Stewart, R-Ashville, first introduced a plan to tighten the rules for constitutional amendments. Tuesday’s election was the culmination of a months-long fight that began last year, when Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Rep. Opinion: Ohio could now be a bellwether on abortion "Tonight, Ohioans everywhere have claimed a victory for the kind of state we want to see." "Tonight, Ohioans claimed a victory over out-of-touch, corrupt politicians who bet against majority rule, who bet against democracy," Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters told reporters at an election night gathering in Columbus. About 58,000 absentee and provisional ballots were outstanding as of Wednesday. The no vote prevailed 57% to 43% with over 3 million votes cast, according to unofficial results. Ohio voters rejected Issue 1 on Tuesday, dealing a blow to Republicans who wanted to hamstring a November ballot question on abortion rights.
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