A special election is underway in Ohio that could affect abortion access.

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Ohio Special Election Underway, Could Affect Abortion Access

Today in Ohio, a special election will decide whether to raise the threshold needed to amend the state's constitution from a simple majority to 60%. Ohio Secretary of State Frank Larose put forward the proposal for issue one. He told supporters in May that the measure was quote 100% to block an amendment enshrining abortion rights in the constitution. That amendment is on the ballot in November. Now. Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio says this we are deeply opposed to issue one because it is trying to take away Ohio's ability to vote in November to protect reproductive freedom.