Ohio Republicans attempt to rewrite rules on abortion rights amidst upcoming special election.

Republicans in Ohio are attempting to make it harder for advocates to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution by requiring a supermajority vote for ballot measures. This comes as Ohio law currently allows voters to amend the state constitution by a direct vote with a simple majority. The move is part of a wider trend by Republican legislators to restrict the ability to pass initiatives by a direct vote. Voting rights advocates warn that this measure will affect all of democracy, not just abortion, and will make it increasingly hard for the people's voice to be heard in a state that does not listen to the voice of the people.