Tuesday, July 11, 2023 - 8:00am to Tuesday, August 8, 2023 - 7:30pm
August 2023 Election
Vote No - Ohio Issue 1
Issue 1 changes the rules for amending the Ohio Constitution that have worked well since 1912.
Current
- Issue passes with majority vote, over 50%
- Petition signatures needed from 44 counties to get on ballot
- 10 days to cure signatures not initially valid
Issue 1 Changes
- Over 60% vote required to pass - 41% opposed defeats the initiative!
- Petition signatures needed from all88 Ohio counties to get on ballot
- No cure period
Citizen-led ballot measures have been a check on the state legislature since 1912. Issue 1 takes power away from the voters while strengthening the control of politicians.
Majority rule and “one person, one vote” makes our democracy work.
A minority of voters shouldn’t dictate the direction of the majority.
It will impact many important issues into the future, including redistricting reform, minimum wage, bond issues for infrastructure. Issue 1 is not just about reproductive rights!
Early voting at Board of Elections starts July 11
Request a mail-in ballot now. Ballots will be sent out starting July 11
Election Day – August 8, 2023
