Confusing ballot wording may have tipped Ohio vote on renewables ban. Exit polling suggests Richland County would have elected to repeal its wind and solar ban, if not for residents who mistakenly voted in favor of the restriction.

I often can’t follow a narrative with too many double-negatives… “Approved the ban to repeal the judgement to halt the extension of blocking the …” You get the idea. Here’s a thought: Start with the END first in simple language, then work backward through the word-algebra. News stories and ballots shouldn’t require a sketch pad to understand.