Ohio Secretary of State
Coverage of Ohio Secretary of State in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoes bill requiring mail-in voters show a copy of their ID to vote
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed House Bill 472, which would have required absentee voters to provide a copy of their driver’s license or state ID starting in 2027. The bill, passed by Ohio Republicans, aimed to strengthen election integrity but was criticized by DeWine as unnecessary and burdensome, with no evidence of widespread voter fraud in Ohio.
- Ohio Republican lawmakers pass bill requiring absentee voters show a copy of their ID to vote
Ohio Republican lawmakers passed a bill requiring absentee voters to provide a copy of their driver's license or state ID starting with the November 2027 election. The bill, which originated as a measure to waive birth certificate fees for homeless individuals, was amended to include ID requirements and passed the Senate 23-10 and the House 60-34. Supporters argue it strengthens election integrity, while opponents claim it will make voting harder for seniors and marginalized groups.
- Supreme Court blocks candidate after alleged GOP infiltration scheme exposed
The Supreme Court rejected a candidate's bid to run in Ohio's Republican primary after he falsely claimed GOP affiliation. Samuel Ronan was disqualified for misrepresenting his party membership, with courts citing fraud and electoral integrity concerns.