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| Senate Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney |
“By appealing Judge Economus’ decision and refusing to establish voting hours for the last three days before the election, Republican leaders have once again shown their determination to limit voting opportunities for Ohioans. Republicans should stop playing partisan games with our elections in a cynical attempt to sway the outcome. Judge Economus has made it clear that early voting must be open to all Ohioans and state officials should comply with his order."
Today, the editorial boards of the Cleveland Plain Dealer and the Toledo Blade agreed with Senator Kearney and the Senate Democratic Caucus. Both newspapers have called on Republicans to drop their appeal and accept Judge Economus' decision.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Early voting in Ohio starts in less than four weeks. Millions of Ohioans this week will begin receiving absentee ballot applications sent by Secretary of State Jon Husted's office. It's time to stop arguing and litigating about the hours for in-person, early voting. Set the rules so the two major parties and individual Ohioans can plan accordingly."
Toledo Blade
"Ohio Republican leaders are challenging two proper court decisions that affect how the state will
conduct elections this fall. The GOP would do better, on behalf of voters, to accept the rulings and agree to expand ballot access, rather than appear to pursue partisan advantage by restricting access."
