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.