Stop SB 293: Protect Ohio Voters

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On November 19, Ohio lawmakers passed Senate Bill 293, anti-voter legislation that would close the post-election window for accepted mailed ballots. Instead of having a four-day period following Election Day, ballots received after Election Day would not be counted.

The bill now heads to Governor Mike DeWine's desk to be signed.

This legislation would require that valid votes be discarded, hindering voters both statewide and overseas. Hundreds of thousands of Ohio voters rely on absentee ballots to ensure their voice is heard in every election. In November 2024, 10,000 ballots were received during the four-day period. Those votes wouldn’t count if SB 293 were law. This bill only creates further barriers and especially impacts rural voters, voters with disabilities, and those with limited transportation.

Our state’s election law requires that absentee ballots be postmarked on the day before Election Day. Maintaining a window of time for Boards of Elections to receive those ballots simply allows for eligible votes to be counted. Ohioans should not be punished for utilizing our entire election season timeline to cast their vote.

TAKE ACTION: Tell Governor DeWine to VETO SB 293.

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Stop SB 293: Protect Ohio Voters

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