Robert Sprague
Coverage of Robert Sprague in the Nexus archive.
- What is Issue 3 on the Ohio ballot?
Issue 3 on the Ohio ballot proposes enshrining current voter photo ID requirements into the state constitution, which already mandates specific photo IDs for in-person voting. Republicans support the amendment as a way to protect elections, while Democrats and Libertarians argue it aims to strengthen the GOP base. President Donald Trump and GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorse the measure.
- 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.