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Anti-abortion misinformation mounting ahead of key Ohio vote, experts warn

Mistruths and outright lies abound in Republican advertising as the state gears up for crucial vote on abortion rights, say critics

The Guardian - US · Nov 3, 2023

This procedure is banned in the US. Why is it a hot topic in fight over Ohio's abortion amendment?

With Election Day closing in, anti-abortion groups seeking to build opposition to a reproductive rights measure in Ohio are messaging heavily around a term for an abortion procedure that was once used later in pregnancy — but hasn’t been legal in the U.S. for over 15 years

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2023

Voters in Ohio to decide on Issue 1, which would provide a state constitutional right to abortion, on Nov. 7

Ohio voters will decide on two statewide ballot measures on Nov. 7, 2023. Along with Issue 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults over 21, voters will also decide on Issue 1, which would create the state constitutional right to abortion and other reproductive matters.

Ballotpedia · Oct 18, 2023

Issue 1 defeated in Ohio

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Ballotpedia · Aug 10, 2023

Ohio voters defeat Issue 1 in special election

Ohio voters defeated Issue 1, which would have made changes to the laws governing citizen-initiated constitutional amendments, including increasing the vote requirement to 60% for constitutional amendments, on Aug. 8, 2023. With 95% reporting, election results show 57% of voters opposed and 43% of voters in favor.

Ballotpedia · Aug 9, 2023

Ohio election that revolves around abortion rights fueled by national groups, money

An Associated Press analysis of campaign finance data shows that supporters and opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment change in Ohio are largely funded by out-of-state donors, despite repeated messaging about the need to get such interests out of Ohio politics

The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2023

More Than 80% Of Contributions To Campaigns Surrounding Ohio Issue 1 Came From Outside The State

Campaigns supporting or opposing Ohio Issue 1 have raised a combined $32.25 million.

Zenger · Jul 31, 2023

More than 80% of contributions to campaigns surrounding Ohio Issue 1 came from outside the state

Campaigns supporting or opposing Ohio Issue 1 have raised a combined $32.25 million. More than 80% of contributions for and against Issue 1 came from out-of-state donors. Issue 1, which is on a special election ballot for Aug. 8, 2023, would make three changes to the ballot measure process in…

Ballotpedia · Jul 31, 2023