Democrats Break Ohio GOP Supermajority

Democrats broke the Republican veto proof majority in the Ohio House of Representatives by winning multiple seats. This gives incoming Governor Amy Acton critical leverage to block legislative pushback against her agenda.

Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman, R-Lima.

Democrats broke a veto-proof majority in the Ohio House of Representatives, giving Governor-elect Amy Acton legislative leverage across the United States. The shift breaks a Republican supermajority held since 2013, setting up immediate friction before Acton takes office. Republicans will lose the votes required to override gubernatorial vetoes without bipartisan support.