Ohio House votes to stamp out ranked choice voting before it begins

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 932

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Ohio House lawmakers have approved a measure aimed at banning ranked choice voting. Under the bill, no state election may be conducted with ranked choice and any local government that decides to use a ranked choice system would forfeit state dollars.

Ohio Senate Bill 63 passed the state Senate last May with bipartisan support. The 63-27 vote in state House drew the backing of two Democrats — Ohio state Reps. Lauren McNally, D-Youngstown, and …

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