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Ohio Legislature Passes Bill Ensuring Biden's Ballot Access

The measure also expands the ban on foreign contributions to state ballot campaigns, now awaiting Governor DeWine's signature.

  • The Ohio Senate approved the bill in a special session, following the House's earlier vote.
  • The legislation guarantees President Joe Biden's place on the November ballot amid a looming deadline.
  • A separate bill broadens the definition of 'foreign nationals' to include green card holders, banning their contributions to state ballot campaigns.
  • Democrats criticized the GOP for leveraging the Biden ballot issue to pass controversial campaign finance reforms.
  • Governor Mike DeWine is expected to sign both bills into law.
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