Republicans expanded their control of Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday by sweeping three races, giving the GOP six of seven seats beginning in January. The GOP wins come as justices will decide cases involving the abortion rights amendment that voters approved last year.

The former Hamilton County prosecutor and powerful GOP leader failed to win a majority of votes on his home turf, even as he won statewide

All three Republican Ohio Supreme Court candidates swept their races Tuesday night, giving them a 6-1 majority on the state’s highest court and striking fear into abortion rights advocates while giving hope to anti-abortion advocates.