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Ohio Republicans Trying to Get Voter Photo ID on Ballot, Enshrined in State Constitution

Ohio law already requires citizens to provide photo identification before voting thanks to a bill the lawmakers passed in 2022 and took effect in 2023.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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Ohio Secretary of State Sends Voter Fraud Allegations to Trump Justice Department

LaRose notes only 167 examples of noncitizens allegedly casting a ballot spread over the last eight years of four federal elections. Critics say he’s “forum shopping” after local prosecutors declined to bring charges.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Lawsuit Challenges New Proof of Citizenship Requirement at Ohio BMV for Voter Registration

Researchers have found more than 21 million Americans — about 10% of the eligible voting population — don’t have ready access to proof of citizenship.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 29, 2025September 6, 2025

Trump Executive Order on Voting Machines Puts Many Ohio Counties in Limbo

“It’s going to be boards of elections going to their county commissioners and saying, ‘I need to replace my voting equipment.’ And we’re talking millions of dollars.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal August 12, 2025August 19, 2025

Republican Politicians Looking to Gerrymander Ohio and Texas to Protect U.S. House Majority

Trump won Ohio with 55% of the vote, but Republican politicians want to gerrymander 80% of the state’s U.S. House districts for themselves.

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal July 23, 2025August 17, 2025

After a Year of Voter Fraud Concerns, Ohio’s Election Audit Lands North of 99%, Again

“The audit results prove that fraud is exceedingly rare in Ohio, and we caution Secretary LaRose and lawmakers against changing voting laws”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal January 6, 2025May 3, 2025

Federal Judge Allows Proof of Citizenship Requirement for Naturalized Ohioans Challenged at Polls

The ACLU of Ohio issued a warning to naturalized voters urging them to bring citizenship documentation to the polls in case they’re challenged

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal November 1, 2024November 22, 2024

Transgender Ohio Statehouse Candidates Line Up Behind Bill Allowing People to Run Under Legal Name

“Well if a married woman is not required to list her maiden name,” he asked rhetorically, “how in the world do we find out about her past?”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal May 15, 2024June 21, 2024

Voter Purges, Gerrymandering Examples of Continued Failures in Democracy Says Former Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice

“The question is do these representatives reflect what the citizens of Ohio would want to see happen?” O’Connor said

by Maria Elena Scott October 28, 2023March 17, 2024

Ohio’s New Voting ID Law Goes Into Effect This Week. Here’s Everything You Need to Know

Residents without a driver license can now get a free state ID, but advocates say the law will still depress voter turnout among some groups

by Maria Elena Scott April 5, 2023April 6, 2025

Ohio Ballots Will List Party Affiliations for Top Judicial Candidates

by Tyler Buchanan, Ohio Capital Journal July 2, 2021August 3, 2023