Ohio Republicans push ballot measure for voter ID that's been law since 2023
Trump urged passage Monday as the House votes Wednesday; critics say it's a turnout play, while some Republicans argue it doesn't go far enough on mail-in ballots.

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Dave Miller is a journalist and political analyst based in Northwest Ohio. His reporting focuses on local and state politics, economic policy and issues affecting working families.
Trump urged passage Monday as the House votes Wednesday; critics say it's a turnout play, while some Republicans argue it doesn't go far enough on mail-in ballots.

Ramaswamy's own financial disclosure shows $768,968 in capital gains in 2025—the exact income his proposal would exempt from state taxes.

Chavez co-chairs the panel despite an unresolved ethics complaint alleging he hid energy sector stakes while advancing related legislation as Senate Energy Committee chair.

Husted's admission comes as Democrat Sherrod Brown campaigns against the war, citing $1 billion in Ohio taxpayer spending and rising gas prices.

The GOP nominee holds stakes in chip makers, cloud operators, and real estate trusts that would benefit from his control over JobsOhio, tax credits, and utility boards.

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Edwards donated to the dark money entity at the HB 6 scheme's center, attended an FBI-recorded dinner with the indicted lobbyist, and voted against expelling Householder from the chamber.

Click's bill stalled in the Senate, and GOP leaders created a faster joint committee led by other chairs, reducing him to invited participant.

Smith used court logo and address in a campaign email seeking $10-15K against a nonexistent independent opponent while jointly funding signs with prosecutor Tischler, who abated his audit finding.

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