Ohio Proof of Citizenship Requirement Challenge
A pro-voting lawsuit challenging an Ohio law requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
Court Cases
Learn more about the lawsuits shaping voting rights, redistricting and elections by exploring Democracy Docket’s comprehensive database of cases. Click on any case to find a brief summary of the lawsuit and all relevant filings in the “case documents” section.
Ohio Hamilton County Poll Hours Extension Request
Ohio Democratic Party v. Hamilton County Board of Elections
Complaint filed by the Ohio Democratic Party (ODP) against the Hamilton County Board of Elections seeking to extend the hours for in-person voting on Election Day from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m at a polling location in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ohio Voters Bill of Rights Proposed Amendment Rejection Challenge
Dudley v. Yost
Petition filed on behalf of Ohio voters challenging Ohio Attorney General David Yost (R)’s rejection of a proposed pro-voting constitutional amendment and accompanying summary language.
Ohio Citizenship Status Information Access Challenge
State of Ohio vs. United States Department of Homeland Security
Lawsuit filed by the state of Ohio and its secretary of state, Frank LaRose (R), against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas, challenging the federal government’s refusal to provide citizenship status information.
Ohio Drop Box Limitations Challenge
Ohio Democratic Party v. LaRose
Petition filed by the Ohio Democratic Party and two voters challenging the secretary’s recent directive restricting the use of drop boxes for authorized individuals returning absentee ballots on behalf of a family member or voters with disabilities.
Ohio Montgomery County Noncitizen Photo ID Training Challenge
Strbich v. Montgomery County Board of Elections
Lawsuit filed by an election poll worker against the Montgomery County Board of Elections and all of its members challenging the board’s failure to offer proper photo ID training to county poll workers ahead of the November 2024 general election.
Ohio Redistricting Ballot Initiative Title and Language Challenge
Citizens Not Politicians v. Ohio Ballot Board
Lawsuit filed by Citizens Not Politicians and two voters against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R), the Ohio Ballot Board and four of its members challenging the title and language of a redistricting ballot initiative set to appear on the November ballot.
Ohio Voter Roll Maintenance Challenge
United Sovereign Americans v. State of Ohio
Lawsuit filed by United Sovereign Americans, Coalition of Concerned Voters of Ohio challenging Ohio’s procedures for maintaining its voter rolls.
Ohio Mail-in Voting Assistance Limitations Challenge
League of Women Voters of Ohio v. LaRose
Lawsuit filed by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and an individual voter challenging a provision of Ohio’s 2023 voter suppression law that imposes limitations on voter assistance.
Ohio Congressional Redistricting Challenge (Simon)
Simon v. DeWine
Lawsuit filed by Black voters challenging the new Ohio congressional map.
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