Ohioans pass issues 1 & 2 - live updates /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog Follow our live blog for voter guides on issues and candidates, plus news updates throughout the day. en-US Copyright Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT This blog is closing. For more election news, go to ideastream.org /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#this-blog-is-closing-for-more-election-news-go-to-ideastream-org Ideastream will continue to follow up with context and analysis of the results of the Nov. 7 general election. Find more on our website at ideastream.org… Thu, 09 Nov 2023 15:00:00 GMT 0000018b-b47e-dab4-a18b-b5fe5c060000 If you cast a provisional ballot, remember to cure it to make it count /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#if-you-cast-a-provisional-ballot-remember-to-cure-it-to-make-it-count Did you vote on a provisional ballot Tuesday because you forgot to bring a photo ID? Be sure your vote counts by going to your local board of elections… Thu, 09 Nov 2023 14:31:00 GMT 0000018b-b477-d16c-a1fb-feff80750000 Software issues gum up Summit BOE live results page /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#software-issues-gum-up-summit-boe-live-results-page A software error is to blame for the Summit County Board of Elections website causing some confusion for voters and candidates Tuesday night, Deputy… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:09:11 GMT 0000018b-b043-d2dc-abcb-f2df9c200000 Voter turnout was down in these 5 Northeast Ohio counties /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#voter-turnout-was-down-in-these-5-northeast-ohio-counties Despite strong opinions on Issues 1 and 2, voter turnout for Tuesday's general election was down compared to last November.According to unofficial county… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 19:07:10 GMT 0000018b-b039-d2c9-abaf-b6bf9a130000 Portage County write-in candidates caused some delays in vote count /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#portage-county-write-in-candidates-caused-some-delays-in-vote-count Election night went smoothly in Portage County, according to the county's board of elections, despite reports that results were coming in slowly. This was… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:46:51 GMT 0000018b-afce-d477-a1ff-ffcef6d70000 Voters show support for local parks, outdoor issues /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#voters-show-support-for-local-parks-outdoor-issues Voters in several Northeast Ohio communities threw their support Tuesday night behind issues promoting access to green space and the outdoors – even when… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:23:51 GMT 0000018b-af6f-de0a-a98f-ff6f81810000 Mixed results for school levies in Shaker Heights, Independence and more /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#mixed-results-for-school-levies-in-shaker-heights-independence-and-more Voters approved a combined bond issue and school levy in Shaker Heights Tuesday that will fund renovations of the district’s… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:56:41 GMT 0000018b-af63-d2dc-abcb-ffff136e0000 Tri-C levy passes by wide margin /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#tri-c-levy-passes-by-wide-margin A levy renewal with a slight increase for Cuyahoga Community College won voter approval by a large margin Tuesday night - about 62% to 38%.The college has… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 14:43:07 GMT 0000018b-af60-df1c-a98b-efe3d8380000 Cleveland's participatory budgeting amendment defeated in close vote /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#clevelands-participatory-budgeting-amendment-defeated-in-close-vote The participatory budgeting amendment that would have set 2% of Cleveland's budget aside for citizens to spend has been defeated, according to final… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:50:06 GMT 0000018b-ad12-d15c-ad9b-ff1f6f5a0000 School levy requests fall short in Mogadore, Twinsburg & Ravenna /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#school-levy-requests-fall-short-in-mogadore-twinsburg-ravenna Some Northeast Ohio schools came up short Tuesday in their attempts to increase taxes through new levies, according to unofficial election results.School… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:48:30 GMT 0000018b-ad77-d31c-af8f-bf7f00de0000 New faces coming to Akron City Council /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#new-faces-coming-to-akron-city-council All 13 Akron City Council seats were up for election on Tuesday. The majority of incumbents will keep their seats, but some newcomers will join them as… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:55:47 GMT 0000018b-ad0c-d529-abcb-adbc27100000 William Sherer II will be Canton's next mayor /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#william-sherer-ii-will-be-cantons-next-mayor Canton’s next mayor is a lifelong resident and labor union leader.Democrat William Sherer II defeated his Republican opponent Roy Scott DePew, earning 68%… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:36:32 GMT 0000018b-acfa-dd02-abaf-eeff4d530000 GOP lawmakers react to passage of Issue 1 /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#gop-lawmakers-react-to-passage-of-issue-1 Republican lawmakers are reacting to the apparent passage of State Issue 1, enshrining reproductive rights in Ohio.House Speaker Jason Stephens said the… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:29:26 GMT 0000018b-acf0-d15c-ad9b-ffff3e330000 Summit Board of Elections results website causing some confusion /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#summit-board-of-elections-results-website-causing-some-confusion The Summit County Board of Elections website is causing confusion for voters and candidates Tuesday night.As of 10 p.m., while the overall unofficial… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:18:26 GMT 0000018b-acdf-d15c-ad9b-ffdf7b220000 Shammas Malik will be Akron's next mayor /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#shammas-malik-will-be-akrons-next-mayor Democrat Shammas Malik declared victory Tuesday night, and unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections website showed him with an… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 03:11:00 GMT 0000018b-acd8-d15c-ad9b-ffdf48ae0000 Issue 2 passes /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#issue-2-passes Ohioans have voted to legalize recreational marijuana, becoming the 24th state to legalize and regulate the growing, manufacturing, testing and sale of… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:52:16 GMT 0000018b-acd1-d15c-ad9b-ffdfa5cd0000 Issue 1 passes /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#issue-1-passes After months of campaigning, tens of millions of dollars in advertising and political machinations from lawmakers who oppose abortion rights, Ohioans… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:21:05 GMT 0000018b-acb5-d31c-af8f-bebdf49f0000 Participatory budgeting in Cleveland falling short so far /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#participatory-budgeting-in-cleveland-falling-short-so-far At Connect Lounge in Downtown Cleveland, supporters of PB Cle are watching returns on Issue 38.PB Cle is People's Budget Cleveland, a group that wants the… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 02:10:33 GMT 0000018b-aca8-d15c-ad9b-ffbf10c20000 How is Issue 1 doing in counties that went Republican in 2020? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#how-is-issue-1-doing-in-counties-that-went-republican-in-2020 With 30% of votes counted, yes on Issue 1 is ahead 59% to 41%.Ohio Statehouse News Bureau chief Karen Kasler points out, some bellwether counties are… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:55:41 GMT 0000018b-ac93-d53f-a5bf-efdbc15d0000 AG Dave Yost 'cautiously' optimistic at 'No on Issue 1' party /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#ag-dave-yost-cautiously-optimistic-at-no-on-issue-1-party With 21% of votes counted, 63% of votes are in support of Issue 1, an amendment which would enshrine reproductive rights in the Ohio constitution.In… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:36:49 GMT 0000018b-ac85-d31c-af8f-bead769b0000 Sherer leads DePew for Canton mayor /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#sherer-leads-depew-for-canton-mayor At Conestoga Grill in Downtown Canton, supporters of Canton mayoral candidate William Sherer II, a Democrat, are watching election returns and waiting on… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:22:40 GMT 0000018b-ac7d-d529-abcb-adfdd2300000 Returns from Cuyahoga, Lorain and Stark counties so far /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#returns-from-cuyahoga-lorain-and-stark-counties-so-far Early returns are coming in from Election Day. All numbers are unofficial.Cleveland voters are deciding whether to allow participatory budgeting. If… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:13:28 GMT 0000018b-ac76-d312-a3ab-fc76ec3d0000 Supporters celebrate presumptive Akron mayor Shammas Malik /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#supporters-celebrate-presumptive-akron-mayor-shammas-malik Supporters of Akron mayoral candidate Shammas Malik are gathering at the Akron Civic Theatre. In a seven-way Democratic primary in May, Malik won with 43%… Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:05:30 GMT 0000018b-ac67-d15c-ad9b-ff7f5f4e0000 Issues 1 & 2 results so far /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#issues-1-2-results-so-far With 6% of votes counted, the yes votes are far outpacing votes opposed to Ohio Issue 1 and Issue 2. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 00:49:06 GMT 0000018b-ac5f-d529-abcb-adffecd20000 It's not just about abortion and marijuana. Here are other reasons why people say they're voting /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#its-not-just-about-abortion-and-marijuana-here-are-other-reasons-why-people-say-theyre-voting While Issues 1 and 2 have received much of the attention in Tuesday's General Election, voters have sounded off on other issues that drew them to the… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:30:00 GMT 0000018b-aad8-d53f-a5bf-efdbda8c0000 College students say they never received their ballots /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#college-students-say-they-never-received-their-ballots Some college students say they never received their November ballots after submitting vote-by-mail requests.Mia Lewis, associate director of Common Cause… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 23:00:00 GMT 0000018b-ab0d-d1c8-abcb-fbbde29c0000 Did you know the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections has a live stream? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#did-you-know-the-cuyahoga-county-board-of-elections-has-a-live-stream If you voted early or feel like you're missing out, you can see the voting live in action from your phone or computer.The Cuyahoga Board of Elections has… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:30:00 GMT 0000018b-abbb-d529-abcb-afbf44cc0000 Voters sound off on Issue 2 /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#voters-sound-off-on-issue-2 Ohio voters have the opportunity to legalize recreational marijuana for adults Tuesday. Here's what a cross-section of voters at three different polling… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:00:00 GMT 0000018b-aafd-ddd4-a7ab-aafd4d790000 Voters sound off on Issue 1 /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#voters-sound-off-on-issue-1 Some voters cited Issue 1 as the force driving them to the polls Tuesday. Here's what some had to say to ƽ reporters about the… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:30:00 GMT 0000018b-aa07-d4a3-a5cb-ba0fc4b50000 Afternoon voter turnout: Cuyahoga County reporting 32% /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#afternoon-voter-turnout-cuyahoga-county-reporting-32 According to unofficial numbers by the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, voter turnout was 32% as of 3:30 p.m. with 281,370 ballots cast out of a total… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:40:04 GMT 0000018b-ab79-d529-abcb-affd0a200000 Cuyahoga Falls abortion provider says he's optimistic about Issue 1 /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#cuyahoga-falls-abortion-provider-says-hes-optimistic-about-issue-1 Dr. David Burkons, owner and medical director of the Northeast Ohio Women’s Center in Cuyahoga Falls, said he’s optimistic Issue 1 will pass, even though… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 20:00:00 GMT 0000018b-ab28-d529-abcb-afbc79000000 Here's how many people voted early in Cuyahoga County /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#heres-how-many-people-voted-early-in-cuyahoga-county According to the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 21,645 people voted early in-person for the Nov. 7, 2023 election. Also, 96,335 voters, or 11% of… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 19:03:15 GMT 0000018b-ab06-d31c-af8f-bb2ed5470000 Midday voter turnout: Cleveland reporting 15% /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#midday-voter-turnout-cleveland-reporting-15 Cuyahoga County was reporting a 24.52% voter turnout as of noon Tuesday. Cuyahoga County yielded a 38.51% turnout for the Aug. 8 special election and… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:15:58 GMT 0000018b-aaa7-d15c-ad9b-ffbfe6b20000 Forgot your photo ID? Vote provisionally then show your ID within 4 days /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#forgot-your-photo-id-vote-provisionally-then-show-your-id-within-4-days Under a new law that took effect in April, all Ohio residents must present a current photo ID to vote. Any of the following are acceptable:Ohio driver's… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 17:00:00 GMT 0000018b-a6a5-d774-abcf-aebf9c6f0000 Tri-C levy renewal, increase would cover operating costs /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#tri-c-levy-renewal-increase-would-cover-operating-costs Tri-C President Michael Baston said in a recent interview that approval of the 10-year, 2.1-mill levy – Issue 5 on the ballot in Cuyahoga County - will… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 16:10:00 GMT 0000018b-a73e-da4b-a5ab-bfffedb70000 Scanner issues resolved at Fernway Elementary School in Shaker Heights /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#scanner-issues-resolved-at-fernway-elementary-school-in-shaker-heights Scanner issues were reported at the Fernway Elementary School polling location in Shaker Heights Tuesday morning. But as of 9:10 a.m., one of two… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:32:27 GMT 0000018b-aa4b-d4a3-a5cb-ba4f6ebe0000 Voters are experiencing confusion around Issue 1 /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#voters-are-experiencing-confusion-around-issue-1 Some voters are noting confusion at the polls regarding Issue 1.ƽ's Taylor Wizner spoke with voters on both sides of the issue who… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:24:30 GMT 0000018b-aa1f-d4a3-a5cb-ba1f21cc0000 Portage County Issue 31 to provide added funding to Portage Park District /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#portage-county-issue-31-to-provide-added-funding-to-portage-park-district Portage County voters are being asked to consider a new funding levy for the Portage Park District that would secure additional funding for maintenance,… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 15:20:00 GMT 0000018b-a748-d7de-a5df-e7dac0ec0000 Akron Board of Education race boasts a crowded field /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#akron-board-of-education-race-boasts-a-crowded-field Eight candidates are vying for three open Akron Public Schools Board of Education seats in November, only one of whom is an incumbent.The slate of… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:50:00 GMT 0000018b-a73b-da4b-a5ab-bffb1d980000 Who can grow and sell recreational marijuana if Issue 2 passes? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#who-can-grow-and-sell-recreational-marijuana-if-issue-2-passes If passed, the citizen-initiated ballot measure could create a new law under the Ohio Revised Code that would legalize growth, sales and use of… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:05:00 GMT 0000018b-a687-d790-a9ef-ef8f9a660000 Voting is underway /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#voting-is-underway Polling locations opened at 6:30 a.m. amid overcast fall weather with temperatures in the mid 50s. There were no lines at the Shaker Family Center polling… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:40:34 GMT 0000018b-a9e3-d7de-a5df-ebfbc93d0000 What's the difference between August's Issue 1 and November's? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#whats-the-difference-between-augusts-issue-1-and-novembers November's Issue 1 is the Right to Reproductive Freedom with Protections for Health and Safety amendment. If passed, the proposed constitutional amendment… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 13:20:00 GMT 0000018b-a651-dc0b-adbf-ae57b1ae0000 What does Ohio Issue 1 mean for birth control? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#what-does-ohio-issue-1-mean-for-birth-control In addition to ensuring abortion access, the proposed Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative would also protect the right to… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:40:00 GMT 0000018b-a632-da4b-a5ab-bff36aac0000 William Sherer and Roy Scott DePew face off for Canton mayor /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#william-sherer-and-roy-scott-depew-face-off-for-canton-mayor Canton voters are choosing a new mayor today. It's the first election in decades without an incumbent. Republican Roy Scott DePew, a notary signing agent,… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:15:00 GMT 0000018b-a5d6-d790-a9ef-efdfd77a0000 Need special accommodations to vote? Help is available /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#need-special-accommodations-to-vote-help-is-available In Portage County, people with disabilities can request to vote curbside at their polling location. They'll need a helper to notify poll workers who will… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:45:00 GMT 0000018b-a690-da4b-a5ab-bfd331590000 From Shaker Heights to North Ridgeville, schools seek levy support /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#from-shaker-heights-to-north-ridgeville-schools-seek-levy-support The Shaker Heights City School District is hoping for voter support to expand its prekindergarten education program and renovate some of its old… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 11:20:00 GMT 0000018b-a701-d1e8-adaf-bf877b560000 What is Ohio Issue 2 on marijuana legalization? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#what-is-ohio-issue-2-on-marijuana-legalization Passage of the citizen-initiated statute could legalize and regulate recreational marijuana within the state. This includes cultivation, processing, sale,… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:55:00 GMT 0000018b-a65d-dc0b-adbf-ae5f90c60000 What does Ohio Issue 1 mean for abortion? /ohio-election-abortion-reproductive-rights-marijuana-nov-7-live-blog#what-does-ohio-issue-1-mean-for-abortion Passage of Issue 1 would establish Ohio’s constitutional right to "make and carry out one’s own reproductive decisions,” meaning the government can’t… Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:30:00 GMT 0000018b-a605-d0a8-a7ab-ee8fbed70000