Customize Consent Preferences

We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions. You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below.

The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site. ... 

Always Active

Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site, such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data.

No cookies to display.

Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collecting feedback, and other third-party features.

No cookies to display.

Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.

No cookies to display.

Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.

No cookies to display.

Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns.

No cookies to display.

Attempt to Maintain Biden’s Position on Ohio Ballot Falters Before Deadline

Reading Time: 2 minutes

A partisan battle in Ohio has thrown a wrench into efforts by state lawmakers to ensure that President Biden is on the ballot in the state this November, setting the stage for a potential costly and drawn-out legal battle leading up to the election.

Ohio, along with two other states, had raised concerns to the Democratic Party that Biden could be left off the ballot due to the timing of the Democratic National Convention in relation to certification deadlines for presidential nominees. While this issue is typically resolved quickly and without much fuss, Ohio has hit a roadblock in finding a solution.

Despite efforts in Alabama and Washington State to accommodate the late convention date and certify Biden’s nomination, Ohio’s Republican-dominated General Assembly failed to pass legislation before the deadline set by the Republican secretary of state, Frank LaRose. The Senate advanced a bill with a controversial rider banning foreign money in state ballot initiatives, causing division with Senate Democrats and stalling progress.

The House speaker, Jason Stephens, did not take up the measure before the legislature adjourned, leaving the issue unresolved. The Biden campaign remains confident that Biden will be on the ballot in all 50 states, but the partisan fight in Ohio over foreign donations and ballot access could lead to a prolonged legal battle.

With Republicans insisting on the foreign donation ban as a condition for ensuring Biden’s placement on the ballot, the stage is set for a potential showdown that could echo the legal wrangling seen in past election disputes. The Biden campaign may be forced to take legal action to secure his spot on the Ohio ballot, mirroring the challenges faced by the Trump campaign in previous elections. Ohio’s status as a solidly Republican state adds another layer of complexity to the unfolding drama, promising a contentious and uncertain path to Election Day.

Taylor Swifts New Album Release Health issues from using ACs Boston Marathon 2024 15 Practical Ways To Save Money