The offices of Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen have recently raised concerns regarding the timing of the Democratic nominating convention in relation to the upcoming general election. Both states have set certification deadlines that fall before the Democratic National Convention, potentially impacting President Joe Biden's ability to be the certified Democratic nominee on their state ballots.
Ohio's certification deadline is August 7, while Alabama's is August 15. In contrast, the Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place from August 19-22, creating a time conflict that needs to be addressed.