Circuit court allows Ohio BMV to require proof of citizenship for voter registration

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 24, 2026

Words: 892

Last Updated: 4 days, 8 hours ago

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Ohio officials can continue using a new proof of citizenship requirement for people who register to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. In a divided ruling, The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted a lower court order on Wednesday.

It comes less than two weeks before Ohio’s voter registration deadline.

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Under 2025’s Ohio House Bill 54, BMV clerks offer clients the opportunity register to vote, but only after completing a driver’s …

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