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DeWine vetoes absentee voter photo ID bill

Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed a bill that would have required photo ID for absentee ballots; Ohio GOP lawmakers criticized colleagues but have not committed to an override.

Published Jun 25, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Republican Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed legislation that would have required voters to show photo identification when casting absentee ballots. Ohio legislative Republicans criticized fellow GOP members over the issue but have not committed to pursuing an override of the veto.