Heavier-than-normal turnout is expected, as early voting begins in Ohio.

Heavier-than-normal turnout is expected, as early voting begins in Ohio’s closely watched off-year election…to decide the future of abortion access and marijuana legalization in the state. Of greatest interest nationally is Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment, giving every person the right to make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions. The effort comes on the heels of a string of victories for abortion rights proponents around the country…who have been winning in both Democratic and deeply Republican states since the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling legalizing abortion was overturned. Both sides tried to gin up enthusiasm over the past week as they hosted rallies and canvassing events across the state.