Montana just repealed Marsy’s Law. What does that mean for Ohio? Ohio voters chose to approve Marsy’s Law earlier this month, but the Montana Supreme Court just struck it down. But that probably won’t mean much for Ohio. The Montana Supreme Court struck down Marsy’s Law on Nov. 1 in a landmark lawsuit that established the amendment as unconstitutional, just days before Ohio voted to institute a similar law. Ohio passed Issue … Read More
7 winners and losers of the 2017 Athens and Ohio election The 2017 election results are in, and The New Political has you covered. What happened with Issue 1? Will Marijuana be de-penalized within city limits? Here are this year’s election results: Two incumbents, one newcomer elected to City Council Incumbents Pat McGee and Peter Kotses, and newcomer Sarah Grace won the three at-large city council seats. The three candidates’ votes … Read More
WATCH: Here’s what you need to know before you vote tomorrow VIDEO: T.A.C.O.? Issue 2? The Athens City Council race? These are just some of the issues you’ll see on the ballot on Tuesday, Nov. 11. Watch to learn more about what you can expect to see on the ballot. Issue 1: Marsy’s Law The backers of Marsy’s Law say it will give more rights to crime victims. Issue 2: Ohio … Read More
This is how Issue 1 would expand crime victim’s rights On Nov. 7, voters will head to the polls and face the decision to amend Ohio’s constitution with Issue 1, an initiative to give crime victims more rights. Here’s everything you need to know about Issue 1. What is Issue 1? Issue 1 is a type of Marsy’s Law, which relates to crime victims’ constitutional rights. Issue 1 would replace … Read More
