COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio voters overwhelmingly approved Issue 2 on Tuesday, a bond measure that will increase funding for local infrastructure projects across the state.
With 67.76% of the vote in favor and 32.24% against, the measure passed by a wide margin.
| Option | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| ✅ For | 588,251 | 67.76% |
| ❌ Against | 279,873 | 32.24% |
| Total | 868,124 | 100% |
The Belmont County commissioners and other local labor and government leaders endorsed the measure ahead of the election.
Issue 2 raises the annual limit on general obligation bonds from $200 million to $250 million, allowing for up to $2.5 billion in funding over the next decade. The funds will be used to support projects such as road and bridge repairs, water system upgrades, and other essential infrastructure improvements.
Since the program began in 1987, it has financed more than 19,000 projects throughout Ohio. Officials say the increase in bonding capacity will allow local governments to maintain and modernize public infrastructure without relying solely on local tax increases.
