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03.24.20
Voting Rights Groups File Amicus Brief in Ex Rel Ohio Democratic Party v LaRose
COLUMBUS– Today the ACLU of Ohio, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and Dēmos filed an amicus brief on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and the Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute in the case Ex Rel Ohio Democratic Party v Frank LaRose, a case in which Ohio political parties are Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.19.20
Ohio Voting Rights Groups Demand Voter Registration Deadline Be Extended
COLUMBUS – Today, League of Women Voters of Ohio, A. Philip Randolph Institute Ohio, ACLU of Ohio, Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights, and Demos sent a letter to Ohio Secretary State Frank LaRose demanding that changes to the Primary Election calendar comply with the National Voter Registration Act and the Ohio Constitution. Secretary LaRose’s March Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.17.20
Statement on Ohio’s Primary Election
COLUMBUS – Last night, Ohio’s Primary Election was postponed to protect the health and safety of Ohioans. This is an unprecedented decision for an unprecedented time. Here’s what we know: Ohio’s voting locations are not open today for in-person voting at the direction of the Ohio Secretary of State and State Health Director. However, the Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.16.20
ACLU of Ohio Statement on Delayed Election
COLUMBUS–Tonight the Director of Ohio Department of Health ordered a delay of Ohio’s Primary Election to June 2, 2020, given the emerging COVID-19 pandemic. The ACLU of Ohio offered the following statement: “The rescheduling of elections must not become a new normal. But the chaos and uncertainty surrounding this election should serve as a wakeup Read more…
Voting Rights
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03.13.20
ACLU of Ohio and the Lawyer’s Committee Send Urgent Letter to Gov. DeWine and Members of the OGA Regarding Ohio’s Primary Election
Voting Rights Advocates Urge Extension on Deadline to Request An Absentee Ballot
COLUMBUS, OHIO —Today, the ACLU of Ohio and the Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law sent a letter to Governor DeWine, Secretary LaRose, Speaker Householder, and President Obhof to raise concerns regarding the State’s primary Election Day Administration. The organizations urge that the deadline to request an absentee ballot be extended to 6 p.m. Read more…
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