The upcoming Ohio elections have experienced an uptick in early voting, with extensive participation in both in-person and absentee ballots. Two crucial statewide issues feature on the ballot. Issue 1 pertains to parental consent in cases of abortion and gender modification, with potential implications for legal protection of abusers. Issue 2 involves the legalization of cannabis for adults, allowing purchase, possession, and growth within certain limits, with corresponding taxation and fund allocation.