by Ben Whedon
The Ohio Legislature approved legislation Friday to ensure President Joe Biden’s presence on the ballot for the state’s general election in November.
“I don’t think anyone on this side of the aisle really feels like they’re going to vote for President Biden, but at the same time, Ohioans deserve a choice in this election, and that’s what we’re trying to give them today,” the GOP senator said. said Rob McColley– reports NBC News.
The legislation follows a long dispute over Biden’s eligibility to appear in featherlight of the state’s deadline to declare the party’s nominee. The state requires political parties to nominate their candidates within 90 days of the general election, setting an Aug. 7 deadline.
However, the Democratic National Convention was scheduled for Aug. 19-22, and it was unclear whether Biden would be on the ballot. Then the DNC announced plans nominate Biden virtually before the convention to meet the deadline. This plan is expected to be implemented.
“Through a virtual roll call, we will ensure that Republicans cannot undermine our democracy through incompetence or partisan ploys, and Ohioans can exercise their right to vote for the presidential candidate of their choice,” DNC Chairman Jaime Harrison previously said. week.
Earlier in May, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose warned Democrats that they would have to nominate Biden by the Aug. 7 deadline for him to appear on the ballot.
Friday’s legislation, which was approved in special session called by Ohio Republican Party Governor Mike DeWinewill effectively end the matter as the governor is expected to sign the bill.
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Ben Whedon is an editor and reporter for Just the News. Follow him X, formerly Twitter.
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