Backers urge Ohio lawmakers to require absentee voters mail in a copy of their ID

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: April 1, 2026

Words: 976

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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A Republican Ohio lawmaker wants absentee voters to include a copy of their photo ID with their ballot. Last week the idea’s supporters got a chance to weigh in.

They insisted Ohio House Bill 577 would enhance security and promote voter confidence. The new requirement isn’t too much to ask, they said — it would simply create consistency between in-person and absentee voting.

But lawmakers from both sides of the aisle appeared skeptical. They …

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