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Significance
As state governments become more entrenched in the use of re-districting to cement their legislative majorities, referendums offer a rare direct link between citizens and legislation, including constitutional amendments.
Impacts
Both parties will invest heavily in Ohio’s upcoming November referendum on amending the state constitution to establish abortion rights.
Splits within the state Republican party around the strategy for Issue 1 may help the state’s Democratic senator in his re-election effort.
If Ohio votes to preserve reproductive choice this year, pro-choice groups will gain resources to fight similar campaigns in 2024.
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