People celebrate the defeat of Issue 1 during a watch party in Columbus, Ohio, Aug. 8.
Photo: Jay LaPrete/Associated PressThe ballot question in Ohio on Tuesday said nothing about abortion, but it was a proxy battle, and everyone knew it.
The side arguing for abortion rights won by 14 points in a state President Trump carried three years ago by eight points.
Ohio joins Kansas, Michigan and Wisconsin as warnings to Republicans about abortion politics.
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Jay LaPrete, Trump
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Associated, Ohio
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Columbus , Ohio, Ohio, Kansas , Michigan, Wisconsin