Federal court blocks Ohio’s proof of citizenship requirements for voter registration

By: Nick Evans

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 965

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Federal courts have blocked a voter registration provision slipped into Ohio’s latest two-year transportation budget. The change requires Ohioans registering to vote at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to present proof of citizenship in order to register.

The organizations Red, Wine and Blue and the Ohio Alliance for Retired Americans challenged the policy in federal court. Secretary of State Frank LaRose has promised to appeal and has asked the judge to stay the ruling, which …

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