Allison Russo
Coverage of Allison Russo in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio sec. of state candidates split on mail-in voter ID bill DeWine considering veto on
Ohio secretary of state candidates differ on a bill requiring photo ID for absentee ballots. Republican nominee Robert Sprague supports the amended bill, while Democratic nominee Allison Russo and Libertarian nominee Tom Pruss urge Gov. Mike DeWine to veto it, arguing it weakens voting rights. The bill originated from GOP negotiations to include a constitutional amendment on in-person voter ID.
- Ohio Republican lawmakers send constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to ballot
Ohio Republican lawmakers passed a resolution to send a constitutional amendment requiring voter photo ID to the November ballot. The existing law already mandates photo ID for voting, but the amendment aims to enshrine it in the state constitution. Democratic lawmakers argue the current law is sufficient and working.