Ohio Votes to Enshrine Abortion Rights in Boost for Democrats

Ohio voters enshrined abortion rights in their state’s Constitution, a boon for Democrats running on the issue and complicating Republicans’ approach to the 2024 elections.

The amendment was adopted by a margin of 56% to 44% with about 90% of the vote counted in Tuesday’s general election in Ohio, the only state with an abortion issue on the ballot this fall, according to the Associated Press. The amendment prevents the state from interfering with reproductive decisions up to about 23 weeks of pregnancy.

Supporters have said the amendment takes important decisions away from the government and was needed after Ohio ...