A recent exit poll in Ohio reveals that a year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, voters in Ohio still have strong opinions on the issue. The preliminary results show that roughly 6 in 10 voters express negative feelings about the court's decision, with about 4 in 10 calling themselves outright angry about it. The poll also found that about 3 in 10 voters believe abortion should be legal in all cases, while about a tenth believe it should never be legal.
In addition, the poll showed a divide between voters on the two abortion-related measures on the ballot. Issue 1 seeks to enshrine the right to an abortion in the state constitution, and Issue 2 would legalize and regulate recreational marijuana. The majority of the electorate favors legal abortion, with roughly 3 in 10 saying it should be legal in all cases and about a third saying it should be legal in most cases. However, the margin between Democrats and Republicans on the issue is only single-digit.
These results highlight the ongoing division among Ohio voters regarding abortion rights. While some are angry about the overturn of Roe v. Wade and support Issue 1, others remain opposed to legalizing abortion in all circumstances.