Controversy Surrounds Ohio's Upcoming August Special Election.
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Leading constitutional law experts have stated that the Ohio state lawmakers' decision to reinstate August special elections to thwart a possible abortion ballot is illegal. The lawmakers passed Senate Joint Resolution 2 to put a measure on a special election ballot in August to require a 60% supermajority of Ohio voters to amend the state’s constitution. However, legal experts with different political leanings have concluded that opponents would have a strong legal case against the resolution. The GOP has insisted it has a strong legal case, but the Ohio Supreme Court will need to weigh in on if it can be conducted.
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