2024 Elections

Ohio Lawmakers Adjourn Without Placing Biden on the State’s General Election Ballot

With Ohio legislators unable to advance a plan for President Biden’s ballot access on May 8, Democrats could head to court for a resolution.
Ohio Lawmakers Adjourn Without Placing Biden on the State’s General Election Ballot
President Joe Biden waves as he walks to Marine One as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House on April 25, 2024, Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images
Jeff Louderback
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Ohio lawmakers adjourned on May 8 without agreeing to a plan that would put President Joe Biden on the state’s General Election ballot.

The Republican super-majority House and Senate must do so by May 9 for the president to appear on the ballot, according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican.

Jeff Louderback
Jeff Louderback
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Jeff Louderback covers news and features on the White House and executive agencies for The Epoch Times. He also reports on Senate and House elections. A professional journalist since 1990, Jeff has a versatile background that includes covering news and politics, business, professional and college sports, and lifestyle topics for regional and national media outlets.
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