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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president
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Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections
The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties ca...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:26 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump’s administration, to erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president
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As candidates and political parties gear up for the 2026 midterm election campaign, the Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider whether long-standing legal limits on coordinated spending -- enacted to prevent corruption -- violate the First Amendment.
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Supreme Court hears major challenge to campaign spending limits
As the midterm election campaign nears, the Supreme Court is deciding if legal limits on coordinated spending between parties and candidates violates the Constitution.
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December 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
As candidates and political parties gear up for the 2026 midterm election campaign, the Supreme Court on Tuesday will consider whether long-standing legal limits on coordinated spending -- enacted to prevent corruption -- violate the First Amendment.
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Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could require mail ballots to arrive by the close of polls on Election Day.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could require mail ballots to arrive by the close of polls on Election Day.
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Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections • Stateline
Derrin Robinson has worked in Oregon elections for more than 30 years, long enough to remember when voters in the state cast their ballots at physical polling sites instead of by mail. As the nonparti...
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December 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could require mail ballots to arrive by the close of polls on Election Day.
stateline.org/2025/12/09/v...
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to take a case that could require mail ballots to arrive by the close of polls on Election Day.
stateline.org/2025/12/09/v...
@commoncause.org The chaotic consequences of Trump’s redistricting war
Mid-decade redistricting on this scale is unprecedented — and it's causing problems for election officials, politicians, and voters.
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Mid-decade redistricting on this scale is unprecedented — and it's causing problems for election officials, politicians, and voters.
www.votebeat.org/2025/12/08/2...
The chaotic consequences of Trump’s redistricting war
Mid-decade redistricting on this scale is unprecedented — and it’s causing problems for election officials, politicians, and voters.
www.votebeat.org
December 8, 2025 at 12:34 PM
@commoncause.org The chaotic consequences of Trump’s redistricting war
Mid-decade redistricting on this scale is unprecedented — and it's causing problems for election officials, politicians, and voters.
www.votebeat.org/2025/12/08/2...
Mid-decade redistricting on this scale is unprecedented — and it's causing problems for election officials, politicians, and voters.
www.votebeat.org/2025/12/08/2...
After Ohio’s landmark decisions on HB 6 utility scandal, what’s next?
Regulators just fined FirstEnergy $250M over its bribery scheme. While historically high, the amount falls short of what consumer advocates had pushed for.
by Kathiann M. Kowalski
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Regulators just fined FirstEnergy $250M over its bribery scheme. While historically high, the amount falls short of what consumer advocates had pushed for.
by Kathiann M. Kowalski
www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...
After Ohio’s landmark decisions on HB 6 utility scandal, what’s next?
Regulators just fined FirstEnergy $250M over its bribery scheme. While historically high, the amount falls short of what consumer advocates had pushed for.
www.canarymedia.com
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
After Ohio’s landmark decisions on HB 6 utility scandal, what’s next?
Regulators just fined FirstEnergy $250M over its bribery scheme. While historically high, the amount falls short of what consumer advocates had pushed for.
by Kathiann M. Kowalski
www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...
Regulators just fined FirstEnergy $250M over its bribery scheme. While historically high, the amount falls short of what consumer advocates had pushed for.
by Kathiann M. Kowalski
www.canarymedia.com/articles/uti...
@commoncause.org What's next after Supreme Court approves pro-Trump Texas map for 2026?
Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
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Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
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What's next after Supreme Court approves pro-Trump Texas map for 2026?
Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
www.usatoday.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
@commoncause.org What's next after Supreme Court approves pro-Trump Texas map for 2026?
Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
Not since the 1800s have so many states tried to redraw U.S. House district boundaries without a new Census.
www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...
@commoncause.org Over half a million Ohioans face skyrocketing premiums if federal tax credits to help pay for their plans under the Affordable Care Act expire at year's end, with some families paying nothing now potentially owing thousands.
by Mary Frances McGowan
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by Mary Frances McGowan
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Health insurance premiums to double for over 500,000 Ohioans if ACA tax credits expire
Over half a million Ohioans face skyrocketing premiums if federal tax credits to help pay for their plans under the Affordable Care Act expire at year's end, with some families paying nothing now pote...
www.cleveland.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
@commoncause.org Over half a million Ohioans face skyrocketing premiums if federal tax credits to help pay for their plans under the Affordable Care Act expire at year's end, with some families paying nothing now potentially owing thousands.
by Mary Frances McGowan
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by Mary Frances McGowan
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From Common Cause US
Supreme Court Flip Flop Means Congress Must Act
Demand Congress end mid-decade redistricting and require states to adopt independent redistricting commissions.
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Supreme Court Flip Flop Means Congress Must Act
Demand Congress end mid-decade redistricting and require states to adopt independent redistricting commissions.
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Supreme Court Flip Flop Means Congress Must Act
This means Americans only have one recourse moving forward – demand Congress end mid-decade redistricting and require states to adopt independent redistricting commissions.
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December 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
From Common Cause US
Supreme Court Flip Flop Means Congress Must Act
Demand Congress end mid-decade redistricting and require states to adopt independent redistricting commissions.
www.commoncause.org/articles/sup...
Supreme Court Flip Flop Means Congress Must Act
Demand Congress end mid-decade redistricting and require states to adopt independent redistricting commissions.
www.commoncause.org/articles/sup...
Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
by David Lieb
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by David Lieb
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Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
A gerrymandering battle is spreading among states after President Donald Trump pushed for new U.S. House districts ahead of next year's elections.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Gerrymandering is spreading across US states after Trump pushed for new congressional districts
by David Lieb
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by David Lieb
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Nearly two-thirds of companies failed to create the jobs they promised in exchange for lucrative tax credits, a new state audit shows. And enforcement actions like claw backs are rare.
by Andrew Tobias
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by Andrew Tobias
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State tax credits failed to create promised Ohio jobs, audit says
Nearly two in three companies failed to create the jobs they promised in exchange for lucrative tax credits, a new state audit shows.
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December 6, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Nearly two-thirds of companies failed to create the jobs they promised in exchange for lucrative tax credits, a new state audit shows. And enforcement actions like claw backs are rare.
by Andrew Tobias
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by Andrew Tobias
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Reposted by Common Cause Ohio
"We call on the governor to do right by Ohioans by vetoing SB 293, this misguided, destructive and unneeded bill: Governor DeWine, we urge you to stand by your word and protect Ohio voters."
December 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"We call on the governor to do right by Ohioans by vetoing SB 293, this misguided, destructive and unneeded bill: Governor DeWine, we urge you to stand by your word and protect Ohio voters."
Reposted by Common Cause Ohio
Opinion by Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social
Thousands of Ohioans will be punished if bill isn't killed
Gov. Mike DeWine has the power to veto this bill, and he has made clear on multiple occasions that he is not in favor of additional changes to Ohio election law.
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Thousands of Ohioans will be punished if bill isn't killed
Gov. Mike DeWine has the power to veto this bill, and he has made clear on multiple occasions that he is not in favor of additional changes to Ohio election law.
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Thousands of Ohioans will be punished if bill isn't killed| Opinion
Thousands of Ohio voters will pay the price if Gov. Mike DeWine doesn't kill bill.
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December 4, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Opinion by Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social
Thousands of Ohioans will be punished if bill isn't killed
Gov. Mike DeWine has the power to veto this bill, and he has made clear on multiple occasions that he is not in favor of additional changes to Ohio election law.
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
Thousands of Ohioans will be punished if bill isn't killed
Gov. Mike DeWine has the power to veto this bill, and he has made clear on multiple occasions that he is not in favor of additional changes to Ohio election law.
www.dispatch.com/story/opinio...
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☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine's office to VETO SB 293 ☎️
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
December 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine's office to VETO SB 293 ☎️
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
No one should lose their vote due to a mail delay.
▶Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
▶Gov. DeWine's Deputy Policy Dir.: 614-644-0929
▶Gov. DeWine's Legislative Affairs Dir.: 614-466-2828
Other contacts here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine and his leadership team to urge him to VETO SB 293 ☎️
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
December 4, 2025 at 12:23 PM
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine and his leadership team to urge him to VETO SB 293 ☎️
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information, suing six more states that have refused to provide the data.
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Justice Department sues 6 more states for voter lists • Ohio Capital Journal
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information, suing six more states that have refused to pro...
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December 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday expanded its legal campaign to force states to turn over voter lists containing sensitive personal information, suing six more states that have refused to provide the data.
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Why Ohio is sending driver’s license records to Homeland Security
by Katie Millard
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by Katie Millard
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December 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Why Ohio is sending driver’s license records to Homeland Security
by Katie Millard
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by Katie Millard
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Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item
by Mary Frances McGowan
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by Mary Frances McGowan
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Lawmakers propose requiring that Ohio public bodies - but not themselves - let the public speak at meetings
House Bill 609, a bipartisan proposal, would amend the Ohio Open Meetings Act to give residents the right to speak before officials vote on agenda items.
www.cleveland.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item.
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
Lawmakers propose requiring that Ohio public bodies let the public speak at meetings
House Bill 609, a bipartisan proposal, would amend the Ohio Open Meetings Act to give residents the right to speak before officials vote on agenda items.
www.cleveland.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:53 PM
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio lawmakers have introduced legislation that would require public bodies across the state to allow residents to speak before officials take formal action on any agenda item.
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
by Mary Frances McGowan
www.cleveland.com/open/2025/12...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four Republican-led states including Ohio, agreed to settle lawsuits against the federal government over access to voters’ citizenship data, ending a dispute that began with the Biden administration in advance of the 2024 presidential election.
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GOP-led states settle lawsuit against federal government over checking citizenship status of voters
Four Republican-led states have settled lawsuits with the federal government over access to voter citizenship data.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Four Republican-led states including Ohio, agreed to settle lawsuits against the federal government over access to voters’ citizenship data, ending a dispute that began with the Biden administration in advance of the 2024 presidential election.
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Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Tell Gov. DeWine to VETO SB 293!
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
In 2024, almost 10,000 ballots postmarked by Election Day arrived at their Boards of Elections during the 4-day window that SB 293 would eliminate. Clearly this is not a "minor revision."
Call: (614) 644-4357
or click here:
act.commoncause.org/letters/urge...
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine and his leadership team to urge him to VETO SB 293 ☎️
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
November 30, 2025 at 1:22 PM
☎️ Make 3 calls to Gov. DeWine and his leadership team to urge him to VETO SB 293 ☎️
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
Gov. DeWine's office: 614-644-4357 or 614-466-3555
DeWine's Policy Director: 614-644-0871
DeWine's Legislative Affairs Director: 614-466-2828
Find other contact info for the Governor's office here: bit.ly/MikeDeWine
Chaos Reigns as Texas Awaits Supreme Court’s Ruling on Redistricting
More than a dozen candidates, as well as hundreds of state and county election officials across Texas, are waiting for the Supreme Court to decide which congressional map to use in 2026
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
More than a dozen candidates, as well as hundreds of state and county election officials across Texas, are waiting for the Supreme Court to decide which congressional map to use in 2026
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
Chaos Reigns as Texas Awaits Supreme Court’s Ruling on Redistricting
www.nytimes.com
November 29, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Chaos Reigns as Texas Awaits Supreme Court’s Ruling on Redistricting
More than a dozen candidates, as well as hundreds of state and county election officials across Texas, are waiting for the Supreme Court to decide which congressional map to use in 2026
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
More than a dozen candidates, as well as hundreds of state and county election officials across Texas, are waiting for the Supreme Court to decide which congressional map to use in 2026
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/29/u...
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The Ohio Voter Rights Coalition is calling on Gov. DeWine to veto Senate Bill 293, which eliminates a grace period for absentee ballots post-marked by Election Day to arrive by mail
by Nick Evans
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by Nick Evans
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Ohio voting rights groups urge Gov. DeWine to veto bill nixing absentee ballot grace period • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio voting rights advocates are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a voting measure that eliminates a grace period for absentee ballots post-marked by Election Day to arrive by mail, which GOP lawmakers...
ohiocapitaljournal.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:30 PM
The Ohio Voter Rights Coalition is calling on Gov. DeWine to veto Senate Bill 293, which eliminates a grace period for absentee ballots post-marked by Election Day to arrive by mail
by Nick Evans
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by Nick Evans
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Ohio Republicans quietly pass bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters
“Shortening and then eliminating the window does nothing to enhance security — it just punishes voters for something they cannot control, the speed of the U.S. mail,”
-Mia Lewis
www.wvxu.org/politics/202...
“Shortening and then eliminating the window does nothing to enhance security — it just punishes voters for something they cannot control, the speed of the U.S. mail,”
-Mia Lewis
www.wvxu.org/politics/202...
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.
www.wvxu.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Ohio Republicans quietly pass bill that could disenfranchise thousands of voters
“Shortening and then eliminating the window does nothing to enhance security — it just punishes voters for something they cannot control, the speed of the U.S. mail,”
-Mia Lewis
www.wvxu.org/politics/202...
“Shortening and then eliminating the window does nothing to enhance security — it just punishes voters for something they cannot control, the speed of the U.S. mail,”
-Mia Lewis
www.wvxu.org/politics/202...
Opinion
Ohio politicians must stop placing obstacles on citizens participating in elections and the election experts running them.
The Governor should keep his word and veto SB 293.
by Collin Marozzi, @acluohio.bsky.social, Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Ohio politicians must stop placing obstacles on citizens participating in elections and the election experts running them.
The Governor should keep his word and veto SB 293.
by Collin Marozzi, @acluohio.bsky.social, Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
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...
www.cleveland.com
November 26, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Opinion
Ohio politicians must stop placing obstacles on citizens participating in elections and the election experts running them.
The Governor should keep his word and veto SB 293.
by Collin Marozzi, @acluohio.bsky.social, Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Ohio politicians must stop placing obstacles on citizens participating in elections and the election experts running them.
The Governor should keep his word and veto SB 293.
by Collin Marozzi, @acluohio.bsky.social, Mia Lewis, @commoncauseohio.bsky.social
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...