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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Ava Sasani

Republicans pushed a special election in Ohio – what does it mean for abortion rights?

If Issue 1 is passed, it would make it harder  for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed.
If Issue 1 is passed, it would make it harder for an abortion rights amendment on the November ballot to succeed. Photograph: Darron Cummings/AP

On Tuesday, Ohio will hold a special election that could make it harder for the state’s voters to amend their own constitution.

Republican lawmakers in May approved “Issue 1,” a proposal that would raise the threshold required to pass any future ballot measure amending Ohio’s constitution from a simple majority to 60% of voters.

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