Issue 1: Everything you need to know about Ohio's constitutional amendment ballot measure

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% :Anti-abortion advocates are hoping to stop the abortion amendment before it reaches voters.
57% : Anti-abortion groups have latched on to the measure, accusing liberal activists of bypassing lawmakers to push their agenda.
51% : The outcome in November could usher in a wave of pro-abortion rights voters at similar levels to the 2022 midterm elections, which was largely spurred by the Supreme Court striking down federal rights to abortion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.
44% : Passing the measure could be significant for state conservatives, who say their measure will protect the constitution from a "radical" liberal agenda that involves changes to gun control, abortion, and education.
40% :State Issue 1, if passed, will take effect immediately, placing liberal groups at a disadvantage heading into November, when their ballot to enshrine abortion in the constitution will go before voters.
38% :Republicans face an uphill battle to appeal to moderate and independent voters, which could be a difficult task if they continue to support hard-line stances on matters such as abortion and gun control.

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