State Issue 1's success or failure could help decide whether abortion opponents will look at ballot issue restrictions in other states.
Demonstrators protest the legislative initiative that became State issue 1 outside the Ohio Statehouse in May. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The word “abortion” won’t appear on the ballot this August.
If the issue backed by Ohio Republicans passes, it would set a much higher bar to clear for the groups pursuing an amendment in November to guarantee abortion rights in the Ohio Constitution. It also will show the rest of the country whether tightening ballot access rules could be a viable strategy for abortion opponents to head off a wave of ballot issues guaranteeing abortion rights in individual states.
by expanding mandatory signature-gathering requirements for amendment campaigns starting in 2024, would have major ramifications for any number of issues. Redistricting reform and labor regulations are just some of the potential issues that have pulled in groups to get involved on both sides of the issue.
“There is no doubt that the Dobbs decision is generating additional interest in state constitutional amendment rules and efforts to change the rules for qualifying and approving initiated amendments in particular,” Dinan said. “The referendum this August in Ohio on a measure to tighten amendment rules is just one of several similar votes that will be held in coming years.”
The August election calendar this summer is light, leaving the issue in Ohio with little competition for national resources and attention. National media already has begun taking an interest in the State Issue 1 election, with outlets including The New York Times, the New Yorker, Fox News and CBS News producing stories about the measure, all focusing on the implications for abortion rights.The election isn’t until Aug. 8.
“It does take an educational effort. But if anybody on either side tells you the average person on the street gets it, they’re not being accurate,” Gonidakis said. “I don’t have a crystal ball,” Gonidakis said. “I can’t make guarantees. But I feel really good about ensuring that our people are motivated to vote.”
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