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As of January 2026, Ohio’s women’s rights landscape reflects a mix of voter-driven protections and ongoing legal and
Ohio’s voting rules are tighter—and legally contested—ahead of 2026
As Ohio heads toward the 2026 election cycle, voting rules in the state continue to shift. Recent changes to absentee
Medicaid expansion helped Ohio, but now hinges on federal funding
Ohio’s expansion of Medicaid significantly increased health coverage across the state and helped stabilize access to care, including maternal
Ohio lawmakers continue to test voter-approved abortion protections
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2023 protecting the right to make decisions about contraception, pregnancy, and abortion.
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Current Status - Summary
As of January 2026, Ohio’s women’s rights landscape reflects a mix of voter-driven protections and ongoing legal and
Ohio’s voting rules are tighter—and legally contested—ahead of 2026
As Ohio heads toward the 2026 election cycle, voting rules in the state continue to shift. Recent changes to absentee
Medicaid expansion helped Ohio, but now hinges on federal funding
Ohio’s expansion of Medicaid significantly increased health coverage across the state and helped stabilize access to care, including maternal
Ohio lawmakers continue to test voter-approved abortion protections
Ohio voters approved a constitutional amendment in November 2023 protecting the right to make decisions about contraception, pregnancy, and abortion.