Governor Mike DeWine Vetoes Bill Requiring Photo ID to Mail-in Vote

Governor DeWine recently vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail. 

DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023. 

The Republican governor issued an unusually lengthy statement explaining his decision. He said the requirement would pose an unwieldy challenge for voters without providing any real benefit.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Mercer County Outlook.