Fair Elections Ohio Releases HB194 Poll Results
Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at 11:34AM Ohio Voters Support Repealing HB194 by a 23 Point Margin
COLUMBUS, OH – Leaders from Fair Elections Ohio and Bob Meadow Phd., Partner at Lake Research Partners held a press call on Tuesday morning to discuss the latest poll results from recent statewide polling on the HB194 referendum.
Greg Moore, Campaign Director for Fair Elections Ohio, said, “Today’s polling data released by the Lake Research Partners clearly shows that the vast majority of voters from across the state in every region and demographic group are showing their support for our repeal efforts by 54-31%. Even among Republicans across the state the support for repeal is evenly split 43% for repeal and 44% against —a strong showing considering its passage along partisan lines last year.
This support mirrors the level of support Fair Elections Ohio and our allies discovered last summer during our petition drive that was carried out in every region of the state.
The support of the voters across the state was evident in both urban and rural counties. Clearly this is an issue that cuts across partisan lines. The voices of the voters are clear. They want the restoration of their full voting rights and they are prepared to repeal HB 194 at the ballot box this fall.“
Greg Moore added, “Ohioans elected our legislators to create a better future for our families and communities, not limit our constitutional right to participate in government. If the legislature and the Secretary of State choose to engage in politics and fight the will of the people, we are ready hit the streets and will have the strong support of voters across the state and across political parties.”
A complete copy of the Polling Memo from Lake Research Partners can be found here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/82301422/LRP-Memo-on-HB194-Repeal
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