Minority Leader Kearney Reacts to Early Voting Directive

Columbus—Today, Senate Minority Leader Eric H. Kearney released the following statement in response to Secretary of State Jon Husted’s directive to require uniform early voting hours in all 88 counties.

“I thank Secretary of State Husted for providing uniformity concerning extended early voting for all Ohioans,” said Senator Kearney.

“However, while Husted’s directive does create uniformity, it still ignores the moral and legal obligation of all public officials to take every reasonable step to promote voting.  In particular, the lack of weekend voting still threatens ballot access for many hard-working Ohioans. It is unfair that this directive still represents reduced voting opportunities for many Ohioans compared to 2008.”