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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ariana Baio

Ohio governor calls abortion amendment ‘radical’ ahead of vote

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Ohio residents will be voting on Tuesday on an amendment that would expand abortion rights and access in the state – something that the governor has branded a “radical proposal”.

On the ballot is Issue 1 which is a proposed amendment to Ohio’s Constitution that would enshrine the individual right to an abortion up until the point of viability, which is when a foetus can survive outside of a womb at around 23 or 24 weeks.

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