Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican, has signed a measure to ensure that President Joe Biden will appear on the state ballot in November. The measure relaxes a state candidate filing deadline and will take effect on August 31. In addition, a related bill imposing a ban on foreign nationals contributing to state ballot campaigns was also signed into law.
The Republican-dominated Legislature approved both measures during a rare special session. The contribution ban broadened the definition of 'foreign nationals' to include lawful permanent residents of the U.S., also known as green card holders. Some lawmakers raised concerns about the constitutionality of this provision.
