Ohio’s unusual statewide summer election is over and it ended with an emphatic early bang. After an unexpectedly enthusiastic turnout for early voting, the final voters had their say on State Issue 1 as they cast their ballots Tuesday. With 2.5 million votes counted after 10 p.m., Issue 1 trailed by a large 57% to 43% margin Tuesday night. The race was decisive enough that the Associated Press called it just before 9 p.m. Ohio voters rejected Republican lawmakers’ attempt to make it harder for the public to propose and approve changes to the state constitution. The Aug. 8 special election has drawn national attention because of its ramifications for a November vote on an abortion-rights amendment. Our reporters have all the details of last night’s high-stakes election. – Kristen Davis |
Overnight Scores and Weather |
Guardians vs. Toronto Blue Jays: Ramon Laureano, fresh off a red-eye flight that landed in Cleveland at 6 a.m. Tuesday, doubled home Oscar Gonzalez to give the Guardians a 1-0 win over Toronto at Progressive Field. Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Storms possible Wednesday afternoon |
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Voters come and go at the Beachwood Community Center on Tuesday morning, August 8, 2023 to vote on Issue 1 during the special election held to decide the issue. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com) David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com |
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Issue 1: Ohio’s State Issue 1 has failed as voters rejected Republican lawmakers’ attempt to make it harder for the public to propose and approve changes to the state constitution, Andrew Tobias reports. Election results: Here are the statewide election results for Ohio’s August 8, 2023 special election. Officer arrested: A Chester Township police officer was arrested and accused of having sex with a teenager while he was working, Molly Walsh reports. Today in Ohio: By now, you know everything there is to know about Issue 1. We’ve covered it from every angle and analyzed the motives behind it. We're discussing the high-stakes special election on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Ballot scanners: A Summit County Board of Elections official said ballot scanners were temporarily down Tuesday at a polling location in Cuyahoga Falls, Molly Walsh reports. Student loans: A pair of federal lawmakers introduced legislation to lower the cost of college for both current and future federal student loan borrowers, Zach Mentz reports. Turnpike investigation: Ohio Turnpike and Infrastructure Commission staff violated state law and its own policies by failing to properly solicit and monitor lucrative contracts awarded to engineering firms, Jeremy Pelzer reports. |
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Slot machines: While Ohioans have bet $3.8 billion on sports in six months, they’ve made $12.4 billion worth of bets on slot machines at Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos, reports Sean McDonnell. Deer feces: The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for products that might be contaminated with deer feces, Marc Bona reports. LEGO store: The LEGO store is celebrating its grand opening at Crocker Park this week, Paris Wolfe reports. The store offers a wide selection of the latest Lego sets and in-store play experiences, activities and events. |
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FBI Raid: Agents, wearing full tactical gear and carrying long rifles, raided a mansion in Bratenahl early Tuesday, according to officials and a neighbor who witnessed the incident, Adam Ferrise reports. Bay Village shooting: Police said the suspect in a shooting at a park last month was arrested days later by Cleveland police and accused of murder, Molly Walsh reports. Fatal fire: A woman died and a man is in critical condition after a house fire Tuesday in Cleveland’s Bellaire-Puritas neighborhood, Olivia Mitchell reports. |
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“The Feast:” The 123rd Feast of the Assumption in Little Italy starts Saturday, August 12 and continues through Tuesday, August 15, Paris Wolfe reports. Burlesque Festival: The International Ohio Burlesque Festival returns to the Beachland Ballroom in Cleveland’s North Collinwood neighborhood this weekend, Paris Wolfe reports. The three nights of performances -- August 10, 11 and 12 -- mark the festival’s 11th year in production. Pizza Fest: The schedule for Akron Pizza Fest has been released, Marc Bona reports. The annual festival is set for Labor Day weekend. Eight pizzerias will be judged in best overall, best specialty and people’s-choice categories, with trophies awarded to the top two in each. |
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