Ohioans could wind up voting on two hot button issues at the same time in November if both petitions are verified: An abortion rights amendment and a recreational marijuana statute.
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When it comes to midterms or odd-year elections, though, “that’s where a well-financed or a hot button ballot measure can really impact outcomes.” Regardless of an issue’s salience, Binder stressed that a well-financed campaign for or against an initiative is crucial for turnout. Even an issue with universal appeal won’t bring voters to the polls if they don’t know about it.Ohio State University political scientist Vladimir Kogan cautioned against over-interpreting the impact of initiatives on the ballot.
And Kogan argued the nature of the electorate in odd-year elections could present a challenge for an initiative’s backers, too. “It’s not even a bipartisan issue at this point — it’s a nonpartisan issue,” he said. “It’s something that is supported by Democrats, independents, but also by Republicans.”
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