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Ohio Senate Passes Bill Limiting Mail-In Voting Rights

11/22/2025

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Senate Bill 293 requires mail-in ballots to arrive by 5 p.m. on Election Day, ending the four-day grace period.
The change followed pressure from the Trump administration to align Ohio with stricter voting laws.
Critics, including Democrats and voting rights advocates, say the law will disenfranchise voters, especially those affected by mail delays.
The bill also imposes stringent voter registration checks that could impact thousands of eligible voters.

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Senate Bill 293 requires mail-in ballots to arrive by 5 p.m. on Election Day, ending the four-day grace period.
The change followed pressure from the Trump administration to align Ohio with stricter voting laws.
Critics, including Democrats and voting rights advocates, say the law will disenfranchise voters, especially those affected by mail delays.
The bill also imposes stringent voter registration checks that could impact thousands of eligible voters.