Ohio votes to enshrine abortion rights in state constitution

Ohio voted to enshrine abortion rights in its constitution on Tuesday, marking a major victory for pro-choice campaigners in the state.

The BBC's US partner CBS News projected a decisive victory for the amendment.

Early returns showed almost 58% of voters in the conservative-leaning state had backed it.

Its projected success is likely to bolster Democrats' hopes that abortion rights remain a winning issue ahead of elections in 2024. read more