Ohio Republicans plan November ballot issue to prevent non-citizens from voting in local elections

Ohio's 11th Congressional District special election, 2021

A voter heads into the Zelma George Community Center in Cleveland early Tuesday morning, August 3, 2021. (David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com)David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio Republican lawmakers are preparing to ask voters in November to amend the state constitution to reinforce further that it’s illegal for non-U.S. citizens to vote in local or state elections.

Republicans in the Ohio House and Senate are preparing to introduce a joint resolution on Wednesday, according to Statehouse committee agendas released this week, with an eye toward passing it within the next several weeks. Under the state process to amend the constitution, the resolution would require at least 60% support in both the House and Senate to be sent to voters, something Republicans can do without any Democratic backing since they hold supermajorities in both chambers.

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