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Ohio Ballot Board Splits LGBTQ+ Rights Amendment Proposal

7/10/2025

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The Ohio Ballot Board has made a controversial change to a proposed amendment for LGBTQ+ rights, now demanding supporters gather signatures for two separate amendments. The "Protecting Ohioans' Constitutional Rights Amendment" seeks to end discrimination and overturn the same-sex marriage ban. Advocates warn this move complicates the fight for equality in Ohio.

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The Ohio Ballot Board has made a controversial change to a proposed amendment for LGBTQ+ rights, now demanding supporters gather signatures for two separate amendments. The "Protecting Ohioans' Constitutional Rights Amendment" seeks to end discrimination and overturn the same-sex marriage ban. Advocates warn this move complicates the fight for equality in Ohio.