We break down what it all means In this week's episode of Ohio Politics Explained. A podcast created by the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau to catch you up on the state's political news in 15 minutes or less.
This week, host Anna Staver was joined by statehouse bureau chief Anthony Shoemaker.
Ohio voters resoundingly rejected a proposal to make it harder to amend the state's constitution, voting down Issue 1 57-43% Tuesday night.
The proposed constitutional amendment would have raised the threshold for future amendments from a simple majority of 50% plus one vote to a supermajority of 60%. It also would have made it harder to get amendments on the ballot by adding new signature requirements.
But voters from both political parties rejected that idea.
A USA TODAY Network Ohio analysis of unofficial results found support for the amendment lagged behind support for former President Donald Trump in 2020 and Republican U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance in 2022.
Some traditionally conservative counties, like Delaware County north of Columbus, flipped completely. Suburban voters there rejected the measure 58-42%.
The coalition of groups opposing Issue 1 celebrated on Tuesday night, calling the win a victory for voters and democracy.
"Tonight, Ohioans claimed a victory over out-of-touch, corrupt politicians who bet against majority rule, who bet against democracy," Ohio Democratic Party Chair Liz Walters told reporters on Tuesday. "Tonight, Ohioans...
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