A hastily called summer special election over a Republican-backed measure that would make it more difficult for Ohio voters to pass future constitutional amendments
including one on the November ballot to guarantee abortion rights, has resulted in off-the-charts early turnout ahead of Tuesday's deadline.
Early attendance has been so high that several election offices are struggling to keep up and are looking for more poll workers.
"This is gubernatorial-level turnout," said Regine Johnson, deputy director of the Stark County Board of Elections.
As of Thursday, the board was around 100 volunteers short of the minimum number needed to be fully staffed.
However, if Issue 1 passes, it might be deadly to an amendment on the November ballot that seeks to safeguard the constitutional right to abortion.
AP VoteCast revealed that in the 2022 midterm elections, 59% of Ohio voters felt abortion should be legal in most or all situations, falling just short of the 60% threshold.
AP VoteCast revealed that in the 2022 midterm elections, 59% of Ohio voters felt abortion should be legal in most or all situations, falling just short of the 60% threshold.