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Polls have begun to open in a few states for off-year elections that could give hints of voter sentiment ahead of next year’s critical presidential contest

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023

Election Day 2023 is here!

Welcome to the Tuesday, November 7, 2023, Brew. 

Ballotpedia · Nov 7, 2023

Ohio voters to decide on a constitutional right to abortion

Ohio could become the seventh state to pass abortion rights since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last summer.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2023

Ohio governor calls abortion amendment ‘radical’ ahead of vote

An amendment to Ohio’s Constitution would enshrine an individual’s right to reproductive care – including abortion

The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2023

As Ohio and other states decide on abortion, anti-abortion activists look to rebrand themselves as not religious

Abortion has become an increasingly polarized, political issue in the United States since 2022, when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which guaranteed the constitutional right to an abortion. This decision threw the question of abortion rights back to states.

The Conversation · Nov 6, 2023

Abortion providers brace themselves ahead of Ohio vote: ‘It’s just terrifying’

If Issue 1 fails, supporters of the proposal believe the state’s supreme court will reinstate a six-week abortion ban

The Guardian - US · Nov 6, 2023

Comparing Ohio Issue 2 to the last marijuana legalization initiative in Ohio—Issue 3 of 2015

Voters in Ohio will decide on an initiative, Issue 2, to legalize marijuana on Nov. 7.

Ballotpedia · Nov 5, 2023

Ryan Blaney wins NASCAR championship to give Roger Penske back-to-back Cup titles

The third generation racer is the first Ohio-born driver to win the Cup title and followed teammate Joey Logano, who won for Penske a year ago.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Comparing the Ohio Issue 1 election to 2022 abortion-related constitutional amendments

In Ohio, voters will decide on Issue 1 on Nov. 7. Issue 1 would establish a state constitutional right to “make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions,” including abortion, contraception, and other reproductive matters. Issue 1 would allow the state to restrict abortion after fetal viability, except when “necessary…

Ballotpedia · Nov 5, 2023

USC falls out of AP college football poll

Georgia, Michigan and Ohio State held on to the top three spots.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023