Election Day in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, faced significant disruptions due to improperly printed ballots by William Penn Printing, which could not be scanned by voting machines. This forced officials to hand-count thousands of votes, delaying results in the critical swing state. To address the issue, new ballots were rushed from Pittsburgh, and polls were kept open an extra two hours. Despite the chaos, officials assured that all votes would be counted and remain secure. The incident highlights the importance of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in national elections.
President Biden may not appear on the Ohio ballot for the upcoming election due to a conflict with the state's filing deadline laws. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has warned that the Democratic Party has not provided a legally acceptable solution to certify Biden's candidacy 90 days before Election Day. The Ohio legislature is unlikely to change the law, and the issue may ultimately be resolved in court.
On November 7th, Ohio voters will decide on two contentious issues: Issue 1, which would enshrine the right to an abortion and reproductive health care in the state constitution, and Issue 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults. Issue 1 would allow abortions up until viability and does not explicitly mention parental consent, while Issue 2 would allow adults 21 and older to possess and grow limited amounts of cannabis. The outcome of these ballot issues will have significant implications for Ohio's social and legal landscape.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has issued legal analyses on two high-profile ballot measures in November: State Issue 1, which would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution, and State Issue 2, which would legalize recreational marijuana for adults. This move is considered unprecedented, as the AG's office typically does not offer such analyses. Yost claims that there is a lot of confusion among the public regarding these measures and wants to provide clarity. However, critics argue that Yost is using his office to influence the outcome. The analyses provide an overview of the legal impact of each measure, with the abortion analysis leaning towards opposition and the marijuana analysis being more neutral.
