Grammy-winning artist John Legend visiting Cincinnati for rally against Issue 1

Twelve-time Grammy-winning artist John Legend will visit Cincinnati Tuesday.

As part of a One Person One Vote rally, Legend – an Ohio native – will appear at 4702 Montgomery Road, across from the Hamilton County Board of Elections, from noon to 1 p.m., encouraging others to vote against Issue 1 during the state’s special election Aug 8. Innovation Ohio, a progressive political organization, posted about the event Saturday via Facebook.

In May, House Republicans passed a resolution 62-37 that, if approved by voters, would increase the voter threshold to enact new constitutional amendments from a simple majority to 60%.

Abortion rights advocates are working to put a ballot question before Ohio voters in November that would enshrine abortion access and other reproductive rights in the constitution. Republican officials have openly said Issue 1 aims, in part, to keep that issue from passing.

The Ohio Republican Party responded to the rally Tuesday.

“‘Ordinary people’ will not be tricked by Hollywood elites into selling Ohio’s Constitution to the highest bidder,” said party chairman Alex M. Triantafilou in a statement. “Vote ‘Yes on 1’ to ensure constitutional changes have broad support and protect all Ohioans.”

Legend is from Springfield, Ohio.