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November 7, 2023

Ohio Ballot Measures: Abortion rights and marijuana measures approved

Ohio voters approved two ballot referendums. The first will enshrine a constitutional right to abortion. The second will legalize recreational marijuana use.

Issue 1: Right to Abortion

Yes
56.6%
99% of expected vote in
County
  • Adams95% in
  • Allen97.8% in
  • Ashland97.5% in
  • Ashtabula98% in
  • Athens93% in
  • Auglaize98.4% in
  • Belmont98.4% in
  • Brown98.2% in
  • Butler97.9% in
  • Carroll98.4% in
  • Champaign98.4% in
  • Clark98.1% in
  • Clermont98.4% in
  • Clinton97.9% in
  • Columbiana98.4% in
  • Coshocton97.7% in
  • Crawford98.2% in
  • Cuyahoga96.6% in
  • Darke98.5% in
  • Defiance98.4% in
Yes
56.6%
2,186,962
Percent
  • 31.5%
  • 35.2%
  • 41.8%
  • 54.4%
  • 71.7%
  • 26.6%
  • 40.3%
  • 36.1%
  • 50.6%
  • 39.2%
  • 41.7%
  • 50.5%
  • 48.2%
  • 40%
  • 43.8%
  • 47.3%
  • 39.9%
  • 74.4%
  • 27.5%
  • 38.7%
Votes
  • 2,408
  • 10,783
  • 7,511
  • 16,317
  • 12,583
  • 4,629
  • 7,545
  • 4,788
  • 58,245
  • 3,578
  • 5,323
  • 20,589
  • 35,781
  • 5,263
  • 13,969
  • 5,142
  • 5,111
  • 288,349
  • 4,943
  • 4,897
No
43.4%
1,675,728
Percent
  • 68.5%
  • 64.8%
  • 58.2%
  • 45.6%
  • 28.3%
  • 73.4%
  • 59.7%
  • 63.9%
  • 49.4%
  • 60.8%
  • 58.3%
  • 49.5%
  • 51.8%
  • 60%
  • 56.2%
  • 52.7%
  • 60.1%
  • 25.6%
  • 72.5%
  • 61.3%
Votes
  • 5,232
  • 19,853
  • 10,437
  • 13,698
  • 4,975
  • 12,788
  • 11,181
  • 8,483
  • 56,789
  • 5,561
  • 7,456
  • 20,201
  • 38,435
  • 7,896
  • 17,888
  • 5,719
  • 7,701
  • 99,472
  • 13,043
  • 7,752
% in
  • 95% in
  • 97.8% in
  • 97.5% in
  • 98% in
  • 93% in
  • 98.4% in
  • 98.4% in
  • 98.2% in
  • 97.9% in
  • 98.4% in
  • 98.4% in
  • 98.1% in
  • 98.4% in
  • 97.9% in
  • 98.4% in
  • 97.7% in
  • 98.2% in
  • 96.6% in
  • 98.5% in
  • 98.4% in
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Issue 2: Legalize Marijuana

Yes
57%
98% of expected vote in
County
  • Adams95% in
  • Allen97.1% in
  • Ashland97.6% in
  • Ashtabula97.7% in
  • Athens92.4% in
  • Auglaize97.9% in
  • Belmont97.9% in
  • Brown97.7% in
  • Butler94.7% in
  • Carroll97.3% in
  • Champaign96.6% in
  • Clark96.5% in
  • Clermont97.6% in
  • Clinton96.5% in
  • Columbiana97.9% in
  • Coshocton96.6% in
  • Crawford97.7% in
  • Cuyahoga95.7% in
  • Darke98.1% in
  • Defiance97.2% in
Yes
57%
2,183,734
Percent
  • 43.6%
  • 45.9%
  • 44.7%
  • 55%
  • 69.4%
  • 38.5%
  • 48.2%
  • 50.4%
  • 56.8%
  • 44.6%
  • 52.2%
  • 55.5%
  • 57.2%
  • 51.2%
  • 48.3%
  • 48.9%
  • 46.7%
  • 66.7%
  • 37.7%
  • 46.8%
Votes
  • 3,316
  • 13,954
  • 8,028
  • 16,450
  • 12,096
  • 6,661
  • 8,987
  • 6,646
  • 63,169
  • 4,028
  • 6,546
  • 22,281
  • 42,099
  • 6,637
  • 15,319
  • 5,246
  • 5,948
  • 256,183
  • 6,757
  • 5,849
No
43%
1,649,339
Percent
  • 56.4%
  • 54.1%
  • 55.3%
  • 45%
  • 30.6%
  • 61.5%
  • 51.8%
  • 49.6%
  • 43.2%
  • 55.4%
  • 47.8%
  • 44.5%
  • 42.8%
  • 48.8%
  • 51.7%
  • 51.1%
  • 53.3%
  • 33.3%
  • 62.3%
  • 53.2%
Votes
  • 4,290
  • 16,472
  • 9,923
  • 13,475
  • 5,342
  • 10,659
  • 9,646
  • 6,553
  • 48,044
  • 5,007
  • 5,997
  • 17,835
  • 31,534
  • 6,331
  • 16,372
  • 5,490
  • 6,798
  • 127,903
  • 11,151
  • 6,645
% in
  • 95% in
  • 97.1% in
  • 97.6% in
  • 97.7% in
  • 92.4% in
  • 97.9% in
  • 97.9% in
  • 97.7% in
  • 94.7% in
  • 97.3% in
  • 96.6% in
  • 96.5% in
  • 97.6% in
  • 96.5% in
  • 97.9% in
  • 96.6% in
  • 97.7% in
  • 95.7% in
  • 98.1% in
  • 97.2% in

The expected vote is the total number of votes that are expected in a given race once all votes are counted. This number is an estimate and is based on several different factors, including information on the number of votes cast early as well as information provided to our vote reporters on Election Day from county election officials. The figure can change as NBC News gathers new information.

Source: National Election Pool (NEP)

Issue 1: Right to Abortion Exit Poll

Updated at Nov. 7, 2023
  • Yes
  • No
Gender
Male (47%)
53%
47%
Female (53%)
60%
40%
Race
White (85%)
53%
47%
Black (10%)
83%
17%
Hispanic/Latino (3%)
73%
27%
Asian (1%)
Not enough data
Other (1%)
Not enough data
Race
White (85%)
53%
47%
Non-White (15%)
79%
21%

Issue 2: Legalize Marijuana Exit Poll

Updated at Nov. 7, 2023
  • Yes
  • No
Gender
Male (47%)
58%
42%
Female (53%)
55%
45%
Race
White (85%)
54%
46%
Black (10%)
72%
28%
Hispanic/Latino (3%)
66%
34%
Asian (1%)
Not enough data
Other (1%)
Not enough data
Race
White (85%)
54%
46%
Non-White (15%)
71%
29%

2022 State election results

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Nov. 8, 2023

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Nov. 8, 2023

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Nov. 8, 2023

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Nov. 8, 2023

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Nov. 7, 2023
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