Ohio Democrats Sue Secretary of State Over Drop Box Restrictions
Ohio Democrats are suing Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) over guidance he issued last month that limits the use of drop boxes in the state.
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Ohio Supreme Court Largely Upholds ‘Misleading’ Ballot Language for Redistricting Amendment
In a 4-3 decision on Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court largely upheld ballot language for a redistricting amendment that the initiative’s organizers argue is misleading and deceptive.
United Sovereign Americans Lawsuit Targets Texas Voter Rolls, Asks Court to Block Election Certification
The right-wing group United Sovereign Americans filed a new lawsuit in Texas, alleging grave irregularities in the state’s procedures related to voter rolls and its overall voting system.
Ohio Sec. of State Purges Alleged Noncitizens From Voter Rolls
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose (R) announced yesterday that his office instructed the board of elections in 88 counties to begin the process of removing noncitizen voters from election registration rolls.
Ohio Governor Opposes Ballot Initiative To Establish Citizen Redistricting Commission
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) argued a November ballot initiative that aims to end gerrymandering would actually make it worse.
Federal Judge Strikes Down Ohio Law That Restricted Assistance to Voters With Disabilities
In a win for voters, a federal judge yesterday struck down an Ohio law that made it a crime for anyone other than a narrow set of authorized individuals to assist voters with disabilities in returning their completed absentee ballots.
Trump VP Pick JD Vance Has a History of Election Denialism and Anti-Voting Policies
Former President Donald Trump announced that he has selected U.S. Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) as his official running mate in the 2024 election.
Right-Wing Group Files Federal Lawsuit Targeting Biden’s Voting Rights Order
The right-wing legal think tank America First Policy Institute filed a lawsuit challenging multiple aspects of a 2021 executive order that expands voting access throughout the country.
Federal Panel Dismisses Challenge to Ohio’s Congressional Map
A federal three-judge panel yesterday dismissed a class action lawsuit claiming Ohio’s congressional districts violate the U.S. Constitution and Voting Rights Act by discriminating against Black voters.
Democrats To Hold Virtual Roll Call To Place Biden on Ohio’s Ballot
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) will officially nominate President Joe Biden as its candidate for the 2024 election earlier than planned, in order to ensure he appears on the Ohio ballot.
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