Ohio's GOP supermajority challenges democracy with abortion vote and Issue 1 analysis

Ohio's GOP supermajority is facing criticism for its attempts to consolidate power in ways that some say threaten democracy. Republican leaders have defied court directives to fix gerrymandered electoral maps, enacted restrictive voter laws, and are now trying to strip the state school board of its powers. The latest battleground is over abortion rights, with a proposed amendment to the state constitution that would guarantee access to abortion facing intense opposition. Both sides expect millions of dollars to be spent leading up to the November vote. Critics argue that the GOP's actions undermine democracy, while Republicans maintain they are passing legislation that the people want.