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Ohio senators debate ending 4-day absentee ballot receipt extension in SB 293
Summary
Senator Theresa Brenner introduced Senate Bill 293 in the Senate General Government Committee to require absentee ballots to be received on or before Election Day by eliminating a currently allowed four-day receipt extension.
Senator Theresa Brenner introduced Senate Bill 293 in the Senate General Government Committee to require absentee ballots to be received on or before Election Day by eliminating a currently allowed four-day receipt extension.
The bill’s sponsor said the change would “protect and improve the election process in Ohio” and help ensure a “timely and accurate elections process by eliminating the 4 day extension for absentee ballots.” She cited a U.S. Court of Appeals (Fifth Circuit) decision and said several states have moved to require ballots be received by Election Day to comply with federal interpretations of a uniform…
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