This week we're explaining the special election results, what the reaction has been, and how Issue 1 might impact the abortion vote in November.
We break down what it all means In this week's episode of Ohio Politics Explained. A podcast created by the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau to catch you up on the state's political news in 15 minutes or less.resoundingly rejected
The proposed constitutional amendment would have raised the threshold for future amendments from a simple majority of 50% plus one vote to a supermajority of 60%. It also would have made it harder to get amendments on the ballot by adding new signature requirements.USA TODAY Network Ohio analysis of unofficial results
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