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Analysis: Ohio Republicans quietly pass bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters

Senate Bill 293, which would eliminate the four-day grace period for mail-in votes, has Democrats and voting rights groups up in arms.
The Times Leader

Directive kicks off Ohio’s 2026 election season

What appears to be an intense 2026 election season kicks off behind the scenes in Ohio. Secretary of State Frank LaRose directed county boards of elections to begin reprogramming registration systems with new district boundaries.

Gov. DeWine, prioritize Ohio voters and veto SB 293: Collin Marozzi and Mia Lewis

Ohio politicians owe it to Ohio voters to get it right and defend their constituents’ access to the ballot, not limit it due to federal pressure. That's why Gov. DeWine should veto SB 293, write guest columnists Collin Marozzi,
Mahoning Matters

Ohio voting rights groups urge Gov. DeWine to veto bill nixing absentee ballot grace period

The bill, Ohio Senate Bill 293, eliminates a grace period for absentee ballots post-marked by Election Day to arrive by mail, which GOP lawmakers have been whittling away in recent years.

Ohio Republicans look to change election laws targeting absentee ballots, noncitizen voting

Ohio Republicans are mulling election changes as President Donald Trump targets absentee ballots and noncitizen voting.

Ohio lawmakers send new Election Day deadline for absentee ballots law to governor

The bill would end Ohio’s absentee ballot grace period and add new voter registration reviews. Lawmakers Josh Williams and Theresa Gavarone supported the measure.