Ohio defeated a proposed amendment meant to make ballot initiatives impossible, despite the state government using every possible trick to help it pass, including placing the question on the ballot for August.

Apparently, the turnout exceeded most primary votes in the last several election cycles since 2016. The result also largely broke down by population density, with Democratic-heavy counties joined by voting No. The result largely bucked the trend of past presidential and statewide elections, with substantial crossover voting from Republicans who opposed the ballot question.

Winners:

• Both November 7 ballot initiatives:
  • Right to Make Reproductive Decisions Including Abortion Initiative, on the ballot November 7 (passed)
  • Marijuana Legalization Initiative, on the ballot November 7 (passed)
• At least 3 potential ballot initiatives working for the 2024 ballot:
  • Citizens Redistricting Commission Amendment
  • Minimum Wage Increase Initiative (for $15)
  • Constitutional and Legal Rights Relating to Public Safety, Including Prohibiting Qualified Immunity Initiative
• former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, who is leading the effort for the Citizens Redistricting Commission Amendment and was infamously snubbed by the Ohio Republican-supermajority legislature

Losers:

• Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R)
• Governor Mike DeWine (R)
• Attorney General David Yost (R)
• The Ohio Republican Legislative Supermajority
• Ohio Chamber of Commerce
• Anti-choice reactionaries