Issue 1: Everything you need to know about Ohio's constitutional amendment ballot measure

Voting in Ohio for a measure championed by conservatives to raise the threshold to amend the state constitution will conclude on Tuesday. Should the measure fail, it could open the door for Democrats to make the right to have an abortion solidified in state law and give the party a boost heading into 2024.

Ohioans are heading to the polls in record numbers to vote on State Issue 1, a measure that would change the number of voters needed to advance a proposed amendment to the state's constitution. Passing the measure could be significant for state conservatives, who say their measure will protect the constitution from a "radical" liberal agenda that involves changes to gun control, abortion, and education.

Here is what to know about State Issue 1, who opposes it, and what implications the measure can have in the next election.

What is State Issue 1?

State Issue 1 would raise the threshold needed to amend the constitution from 50% plus one to 60%.