OHIO, USA — Ohio has historically been a swing state, tipping the scale nationally.
But with Issue 1 and Issue 2 on the ballot, will voters follow traditional party lines regarding abortion rights and the legalization of marijuana?
Some have seen Ohio being more of a purple state, not so much red or blue, meaning Democrats and Republicans get a similar amount of support.
Sam Nelson, a political science professor at the University of Toledo, doesn't believe Ohio is a swing or purple state anymore.
"Ohio is largely a red state," Nelson said. "Republicans really have a big edge right now, but abortion is not a strict party line issue. There are a lot of Republicans that support abortion rights even though most Republican elected officials do not support abortion rights."
Nelson does not think the results of the Nov. 7 election will change the political dynamic much.
Ohio state Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson, D-Toledo, represents District 11. She is also the chair of the Lucas County Democratic Party.
While she believes Ohio is still a swing state, she agreed with Nelson when it comes to voters.
"I don't think necessarily that you should just label it Republican vs. Democrat, but really, it's about individual fundamental rights," Hudson said.
Chair of Lucas County Republican Party, Chris Joseph, agrees. He sent a statement that reads, in part:
"It will not change Ohio to blue. It will stay red. These are individual choices on a single issue, not the whole Republican's beliefs."
Nelson said this election is important, and the nation is watching.
"All eyes are on Ohio," he said. "This is one of the big elections tomorrow, and people are really watching it maybe as an indicator on the national mood of abortion rights."
Nelson said that it is likely voters will say either "yes" or "no" to both statewide issues, and it would be interesting to see if one passes and the other fails.
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