Ohio Could Join 11 States Requiring Supermajority To Approve Constitutional Amendments
By Juan Garcia de Paredes COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eleven states require more than a simple majority to approve a constitutional amendment. Ohio could beco...
By Juan Garcia de Paredes COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eleven states require more than a simple majority to approve a constitutional amendment. Ohio could become the 12th. On August 8, Ohio voters will decide Issue 1 , a state constitutional amendment that would establish a 60% vote requirement to approve future state constitutional amendments. If approved, Ohio would become the 12th state to require more than a simple majority to approve a constitutional amendment. Some states set higher vote thresholds to approve ballot measures on specific topics .