Tag: Governor of Ohio
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Ohio governor vetoes bill requiring photo ID for absentee voting
On June 24, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) vetoed legislation that would have required most voters to provide photo identification when either requesting or returning an absentee ballot. Currently, Ohio voters must provide either a copy of their state or federal photo ID or their driver's license number, state identification card number, or the last…
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signs bill requiring absentee ballots to be received by Election Day
On Dec. 19, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed SB 293, which requires absentee ballots to be received by the close of polls on Election Day, except for military or overseas ballots. Previously in Ohio, absentee ballots were counted if they arrived within four days after the election. Not including Ohio, 14 states count absentee/mail-in…