"Hot-button issues fuel early voting surge in Ohio: Abortion rights and marijuana take center stage"

Early voting has begun in Ohio's closely watched off-year election, with heavy turnout expected as voters decide the future of abortion access and marijuana legalization in the state. The main focus is on Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment that would give individuals the right to make their own reproductive decisions. Proponents argue that the measure would protect Ohio's ban on most abortions, while opponents raise concerns about potential implications for parental consent requirements and late-stage abortions. Additionally, Issue 2 on the ballot seeks to legalize cannabis for adult use in Ohio.