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02.25.21
Ohio Voter Rights Coalition Issues Statement in Support of HR 1: The For the People Act
COLUMBUS — Today the Our collective organizations express our disappointment regarding Secretary of State LaRose’s statement about HR 1: For the People Act. This comprehensive package is indeed Constitutional and will greatly improve election administration and voter access for Ohioans. While many provisions in the bill are already Ohio law, HR 1 would secure improvements Read more…
Voting Rights
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10.26.20
In Final Stretch of 2020 General Election, ACLU of Ohio Reminds Secretary LaRose of Existing Federal and State Laws That Prohibit Voter Intimidation and Harassment
COLUMBUS — Today the ACLU of Ohio sent a letter to Secretary LaRose outlining specific voting rights, federal and state laws which prohibit the intimidation or other acts that prevent voters from exercising their rights during the early voting period or on Election Day. The ACLU of Ohio references a statement that President Trump made Read more…
Voting Rights
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10.08.20
A Victory for Ohio Voters, Federal Judge Rules Against Secretary LaRose’s Directive of One Drop Box Per County
CLEVELAND — This evening, a federal judge ruled that Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s order limiting ballot drop boxes to one per county is unconstitutional. Specifically, the court granted the Ohio League of Women Voters’ and partners’ motion to reconsider and a preliminary injunction. The decision comes as millions of voters are requesting absentee Read more…
Voting Rights
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09.14.20
Ohio Voter Rights Coalition Condemns Controlling Board Vote Denying Prepaid Return Postage
COLUMBUS – Today, the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition issued the following statement in response to the Ohio Controlling Board’s decision to deny prepaid return postage for absentee ballots. The Controlling Board voted along party lines (4-2) to keep Secretary of State Frank LaRose from purchasing first class stamps for all absentee ballot return envelopes. For Read more…
Voting Rights
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09.08.20
Preliminary Injunction Filed Against LaRose Directive on Ballot Drop Boxes, Increased Accessibility Must Be Guaranteed Now
CLEVELAND – To immediately expand the accessibility of ballot drop boxes to Ohio voters and protect the fundamental right to vote, a preliminary junction was filed today against Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s Directive 2020-16. The injunction argues the directive, which only permits one drop box per county at the board of elections office, places too great a burden on a voter’s fundamental Read more…
Voting Rights