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National Democrats have devised a solution to ensure President Joe Biden appears on the Ohio ballot, circumventing state law and embarrassing Republican lawmakers who have failed to act. The Democratic National Committee plans a virtual roll call vote to meet the requirements set by Ohio's Secretary of State, while the state legislature remains in an emergency session ordered by Governor Mike DeWine.
The Democratic Party plans to nominate President Joe Biden for Ohio's ballot via a virtual roll call before the state's August 7 deadline, circumventing a conflict with the Democratic National Convention scheduled for August 19. This move follows a month of controversy and legislative efforts to address the issue, including a special session called by Ohio's governor. The situation has highlighted tensions between Ohio's Republican and Democratic lawmakers, particularly regarding campaign finance and ballot access regulations.
Officials in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, have reported a glitch with their voting machines during the election, specifically affecting the recording of votes for the retention race for Pennsylvania Superior Court judges. The issue occurred when a voter selected 'yes' or 'no' for one candidate, but the vote was recorded for the other candidate on both the paper ballot and the machine. This problem is limited to the retention of Superior Court judges and only occurs when a voter selects 'yes' for one candidate and 'no' for another. The Elections Division has instructed poll workers to inform voters about the issue and reassure them that their vote will be recorded correctly on the paper receipt.
Both sides in Ohio are making a final push to motivate voters ahead of the decision on Issue One, a controversial ballot issue that will determine whether a 60% majority or a 50% plus one vote is needed to pass a citizen-driven constitutional amendment. The outcome will have a significant impact on an upcoming ballot initiative in November that could affect abortion rights in Ohio's constitution. Efforts to rally support and increase voter turnout have intensified, with both sides recognizing the importance of the election and mobilizing their respective bases.
Supporters of a measure to establish a right to abortion in Ohio's Constitution have submitted more than enough signatures to put the issue on the November ballot. The move comes in response to the United States Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn Roe v. Wade. Supporters of abortion rights are turning to ballot measures in several states, while anti-abortion advocates are exploring amendments to state constitutions. In Ohio, Republicans have proposed a measure that would make it harder to pass the ballot measure by raising the threshold required for passage. The ballot measure in Ohio would establish a right to abortion but allow restrictions after the fetus is viable outside the womb.
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that a fall ballot issue aimed at enshrining access to abortion in the state's constitution will not be split into two separate issues. The Ohio Ballot Board's decision to consider the issue as a single question was upheld, allowing Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights and Ohioans for Reproductive Freedom to continue gathering signatures for the November ballot. The proposed amendment aims to protect an individual's right to make their own decisions about a continuum of reproductive care issues, including contraception, fertility treatment, continuing one's own pregnancy, miscarriage care, and abortion.