Ohio's Abortion Amendment: A Preview of Statewide Battles in 2024

Ohio is serving as a testing ground for the abortion issue ahead of the 2024 elections, with voters deciding whether to enshrine reproductive rights in the state Constitution. The amendment, the only abortion question on any state's ballot this year, has attracted significant attention and over $60 million in spending. Both supporters and opponents of the amendment are using strong messaging to sway voters, with Democrats hoping to energize supporters in future elections. The outcome in Ohio could set the stage for abortion-related initiatives in other states, including swing states like Arizona, Nevada, and Pennsylvania.