The Intercept
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In November, Ohio voters could decide on ballot measures covering abortion, cannabis legalization, and qualified immunity.
But a separate measure put forward for an August special election could determine their fate.
The amendment would amend the state constitution to require more votes to approve the November ballot measures.
It counts a major national political force among its supporters: billionaire Richard Uihlein, a GOP megadonor.
The constitutional change could make it harder to pass two other proposed November ballot initiatives that would legalize recreational cannabis and make it easier to hold police accountable for violating people’s civil rights.
Republicans claim the measure is an effort to fight outside special interests pushing a pro-abortion agenda.
A billionaire from Illinois is funding the Republicans’ own anti-abortion effort.
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