Ohio GOP Rushes Controversial Election to Amend State Constitution, Threatening Reproductive Rights

Ohio Republicans imposed an August 8 special election to vote on raising the threshold to amend the state constitution from a simple majority to 60%.
The move seeks to block a ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution.
Ex-officials from both parties and advocates oppose the restrictive measure that could curb direct democracy.
County election boards face difficulties in relocating polls and recruiting workers for the hastily scheduled vote.
The outcome could impact citizens' initiative rights in Republican-controlled states nationwide.