Issue 1 Ohio 2024 August Calendar. Columbus, ohio (wcmh) — ohioans are just over three weeks away from the start of early voting, and there is one statewide issue to keep in mind: Issue 1 would amend the state constitution to add a new right to “reproductive freedom,” which includes “abortion” and “contraception,” among other things.

Ohio voters have defeated issue 1, according to a race call by the associated press on tuesday night. Another reason ockerman said approval needs to happen soon is the potential for problems.