Ohio Bill Aims to Change Absentee Mail-in Ballot Deadline

Legislators return to the House

Absentee balloting legislation brought to the House of Assembly by the One Bermuda Alliance in September remains on the list of business for legislators as they head back to work today. It comes after...

Ohio grace period for mail-in ballots could end

(The Center Square) – Legislation working its way through the Ohio General Assembly would put an end to mailed ballots through the U.S. Postal Service being counted after Election Day.

Ohio Senate passes bill requiring mailed ballots arrive on Election Day

COLUMBUS — Most absentee ballots would be required to arrive at the appropriate local board of elections by 7:30 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted, under legislation approved by the Ohio Senate.

Ohio Senate votes to shorten mail-in ballot return window

The Ohio Senate voted Wednesday to require all absentee ballots in future elections to be delivered to local boards of elections by the close of polls

Ohio Senate Republicans vote to end grace period for absentee ballots

Senate Bill 293 would require absentee ballots to arrive by Election Day, eliminating the current window that allowed nearly 9,500 late-arriving votes to count in 2024.

Ohio bill aims to change absentee mail-in ballot deadline

Senate Bill 293 would eliminate the four-day grace period for mail-in ballots to be received.