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submitted 16 hours ago by Eezyville@sh.itjust.works to c/ohio@midwest.social

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[–] Rivalarrival 15 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

The petitioners would need to collect signatures from registered voters equal to at least 10% of the votes cast in the last gubernatorial election.

I really hate that this is the standard. It means that the more votes we cast for governor, the less power we have to enact a referendum.

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 16 hours ago

Counter-point: Gavin Newson Gubernatorial Recall

That was a shitshow.

[–] rockSlayer@lemmy.world 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

That's how the establishment parties want it, because it entrenches their power while removing legal avenues for citizens to make change.

[–] IDKWhatUsernametoPutHereLolol@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

But this also make it harder for extremist groups do pass their measures.

Like some could try it with Anti-Abortion measures.

Or look at California's Gubernatorial Recall shenanigans.

[–] TheTechnician27@lemmy.world 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

Or Seattle's monorail.

[–] Lost_My_Mind@lemmy.world 1 points 13 hours ago

Monorail......moonoooraillllll.....MOOONNOOOORAAAIIILLLLL!!!!!!

Mono....d'oh!