Ohio Republicans trying to get voter photo ID on the ballot, enshrined in state constitution

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: May 22, 2026

Words: 786

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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Ohio Republican lawmakers are trying to get a constitutional amendment on the ballot that requires voters to show photo identification in order to vote.

Lawmakers in the Ohio House and Senate introduced joint resolutions this week to enshrine voter photo ID laws into Ohio’s constitution.

House Joint Resolution 9 was introduced by Ohio Reps. Adam Bird, R-New Richmond, and Heidi Workman, R-Rootstown.

Senate Joint Resolution 10 was introduced by state …

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