“This win marks a new beginning for Ohio, where individuals now have the right to make their own reproductive decisions without government interference. Despite the significant challenges we faced from our opposition’s disinformation campaign and attempts to suppress votes, Ohioans made it clear once and for all that abortion rights are a constitutional right. Our state remains a beacon of hope to so many across the nation and once again proves that voters will show up to defend their right to abortion.” –Erica Wilson-Domer and Lauren Blauvelt, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Ohio
“We know that Issue 1 does not represent Ohio values. It took $35 million in out-of-state funding and ads filled with fear and deceit to push through the most radical abortion agenda in the country. An agenda that will cement late-term abortion in our constitution, strip parents of their rights, and wipe out health and safety protections for women. This is not the Ohio way, and we are united in our fight against these extreme policies.” -Amy Natoce, spokesperson, Protect Women Ohio
“Tonight, Ohioans made it clear that women’s health care decisions should be between them and their doctors, not politicians. That’s what I’ve always believed and will continue to fight for in the U.S. Senate. My opponents disagree and have made it clear they would overrule Ohioans by voting for a national abortion ban. While my opponents work to ban abortion, I will continue fighting for and standing with the people of Ohio.” –U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)
“End Abortion Ohio will continue to strive for the accomplishment of our goal: the legal abolition of abortion in Ohio. As Issue 1 stands in clear, and flagrant violation of the Equal Protection Clause of the U.S. Constitution, Issue 1 ought to be ignored, and regarded as null and void. We call upon our governing authorities to treat Issue 1 as such.” -statement from End Abortion Ohio
“The citizens of Ohio proved once again that they will never back down when their fundamental right to make their own personal choices are under attack by extremists and special interest groups. We will continue to advocate for what is right for Ohio, ensuring that our freedom is not only protected, but strengthened.” –Ohio House Minority Leader Allison Russo (D-Upper Arlington)
“Tonight, Ohioans reaffirmed the belief that women should have the right to make their own personal medical decisions without political or government interference. The Issue One election was about freedom. Freedom to control your own body. Extreme politicians here in Ohio tried to take that freedom away by passing one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the country, but voters protected reproductive rights, protected access to birth control, and protected fertility treatment and miscarriage care, ensuring women in Ohio, not politicians, make the decisions that are best for them and their families.” – Cong. Emilia Sykes (D-Akron)