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CIRCLEVILLE — State Issue 1 failed in Ohio by nearly the same margin of voters in Pickaway County as those who wanted to approve it.

Tuesday's Ohio vote suggests the Arizona Abortion Access Act has momentum. That's bad news for Donald Trump and Republicans' Senate hopes.

Issue 1 does not pass The August 8 Special Election had a higher than expected turnout across the state of Ohio. The unofficial results, with a total of 3,059,440 votes cast, are a rejection of State Issue 1 “Elevating the Standards to Qualify for an Initiated Constitutional Amendment and to Pass a Constitutional Amendment.” Votes reported by the Ohio Secretary of State are:

With all of the states precincts reporting, 1,744,094 Ohioans cast "no" votes against (57.01%)and 1,315,346 Ohioans cast "yes" votes (42.99%) in the Aug. 8 Special Election for State Issue 1.

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The defeat of Issue 1 in Ohio — a vote that served as a proxy battle over abortion — could be another warning sign for Republicans ahead of the 2024 elections.

Lima City Council is preparing for a busy special meeting Tuesday night.

"Sound of Freedom" actor Caviezel spoke at an Ohio rally as activists oppose measure to make abortion a constitutional right in their state.

Though Secretary of State Frank LaRose pushed to get Issue 1 on the August ballot, he said Saturday he expects low turnout for the high-stakes vote.

State Issue 1 could have negative ramifications for November's abortion ballot initiative.