COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Heavier-than-normal turnout is expected Wednesday as early voting begins in Ohio's closely watched off-year election to decide the future of abortion access and marijuana legalization in the state.
Both sides tried to gin up enthusiasm over the past week as they hosted rallies and canvassing events across the state.
Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights, the yes campaign, emphasizes the measure's ability to keep Ohio's ban on most abortions after fetal cardiac activity is detected from taking effect.
Sam Zern, a regional field organizer for Ohioans United for Reproductive Rights and a graduate student at Kent State University, said the organization has seen “an inspiring amount of energy on college campuses” around the state.
Opponents include the Ohio Business Roundtable, which represents executives from more than 100 of Ohio's largest employers, the Ohio Manufacturers' Association and Republican Gov.
Persons:
Wade, Sam Zern, Amy Natoce, Mike DeWine
Organizations:
Democratic, Ohioans United, Reproductive Rights, Protect, Kent State University, ”, Life, Statehouse, Coalition, Ohio Business, Ohio Manufacturers ' Association, Republican Gov
Locations:
COLUMBUS , Ohio, Ohio's, Ohio, Protect Women Ohio