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LaRose vows to appeal ruling blocking Ohio’s motor-voter citizenship requirement

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the state will challenge a federal court decision that prevents requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote while applying for a driver’s license.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 2:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced the state will appeal a federal court ruling that blocks a law requiring people to present proof of citizenship before registering to vote while applying for a driver’s license. The appeal seeks to reinstate the requirement that prospective motor-voters show citizenship documentation at the time of license-related voter registration.