2023 election

Ohio voters now must show photo ID. Elections officials are worried that some voters might be turned away if they bring identification that has expired.

Supporters of Issue 1, which would guarantee abortion and reproductive rights in Ohio’s constitution, say the language Republicans approved for voters to read is biased and inaccurate.

The language veers from that used in the original proposed amendment that could enshrine abortion into Ohio's constitution.

Abortion rights will be on the ballot in November and conservatives can't agree on whether a compromise should be on the table. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks to Republican strategist Terry Casey about a rift in the GOP.

The law that would legalize, regulate and tax marijuana would appear on the fall ballot along with a constitutional amendment that would guarantee abortion access and reproductive rights in Ohio.

After the defeat of Issue One, we'll what’s next as we look ahead to the November election on the Weekly Reporter Roundtable.

Nearly four in 10 voters came out in the heat of late July and early August to reject Issue 1. On this week's episode of Snollygoster, Ohio's politics podcast from WOSU, host Mike Thompson talks with supporters and opponents about the next steps.

If Ohio voters approve an amendment guaranteeing abortion access and reproductive rights in November, Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) says another abortion issue could be close on its heels.

The fight over the proposed abortion rights amendment on the November ballot picks up now that Issue 1 has been decided.

Voters in Tuesday’s special election overwhelmingly defeated Issue One – opting to keep the status quo of a simple majority to amend Ohio’s constitution. Now, attention shifts to November 7 and efforts to enshrine abortion access and reproductive rights into the state constitution.