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De Wine vetoes 2 bills, including one requiring photo ID to mail-in ballots

Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine vetoed House Bill 472, a move to require a photo ID for absentee voting. De Wine said the bill “would not discourage fraud, would not add any real security, and would create an additional and significant burden for Ohioans who vote by mail.”

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What happened Ohio Governor Mike De Wine vetoed two bills, including one that would add would add a new requirement for absentee voters.
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Left / center-leftGov. Mike De Wine vetoes GOP bill to require photo ID for absentee voting

The Plain Dealer Cleveland · Center-left · News report

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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Jun 25, 3:42 AM

Gov. Mike De Wine vetoes GOP bill to require photo ID for absentee voting

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Ohio Gov. Mike De Wine vetoed House Bill 472, a move to require a photo ID for absentee voting. De Wine said the bill “would not discourage fraud, would not add any real security, and would...

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WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Jun 25, 2:29 AM

De Wine vetoes 2 bills, including one requiring photo ID to mail-in ballots

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Ohio Governor Mike De Wine vetoed two bills, including one that would add would add a new requirement for absentee voters.

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