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Gov. DeWine Vetoed Voter ID for Mail-In Ballots. What’s Next?

On Wednesday night, Gov. Mike DeWine, R-Ohio, vetoed House Bill 472, which in its final form included provisions requiring photo ID for mail-in ballots. The fight for voter integrity does not appear to be over in the Buckeye State, however.

In vetoing the bill, DeWine released a statement noting that “the bill “would not discourage fraud, would not add any real security, and would create an additional and significant burden for Ohioans who vote by mail.” The bill “is all burden for so little benefit. Therefore, this veto is in the public interest,” he added.

DeWine also praised Ohio’s elections, citing Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s comments on Ohio elections being “the gold standard nationwide.”

DeWine’s other concerns included verifying the photo ID and costs incurred for the secretary of state’s office in maintaining a portal and the Board of Elections.

The Ohio Association of Election Officials warned that “senior citizens, individuals living in long-term care facilities, voters with mobility challenges, and those with limited access to technology may face additional burdens that could discourage participation or prevent otherwise eligible voters from casting a ballot,” DeWine added.

Stephanie Kreuz, director of sentinel strategy at Heritage Action, told the Daily Signal that the veto amounted to “betrayal.”

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“Gov. DeWine’s veto of HB 472 is a huge betrayal to Ohio voters who expect secure elections. Requiring absentee voters to verify their identity is common sense. By rejecting this measure, Gov. DeWine has chosen to side with radical leftists over reasonable Americans who support strong voter ID protections,” she said.

“Ohio has led on election integrity, but this veto is a step back. Gov. DeWine has needlessly obstructed election reform........

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