A federal judge in Cleveland has ruled against a portion of Ohio's 2023 election law that restricted assistance for voters with disabilities in casting absentee ballots. The law, supported by Republicans, had faced criticism from voting rights groups for its limitations on who could help individuals with disabilities deliver their ballots.
The court's decision, issued on Monday, was hailed as a victory for democracy and voters by voting advocates. The ruling allows Ohioans with disabilities to have the option of casting their ballots with the assistance of a trusted individual of their choice, rather than being restricted to only a few qualifying family members.
