A New Way To Vote

Early voting is set to begin Tuesday under Ohio’s sweeping new election law, which includes strict photo ID requirements for voting, among other changes. Registration for the May 2 primary closes Monday. Some form of photo identification will be required to cast a ballot in person, whether you’re voting early or on Election Day. This is a change from previous law, which had allowed Ohioans a variety of non-photo options to prove their identity, including a utility bill, bank statement, government check or paycheck listing their current address. State-issued photo IDs will be available free of charge under the new law, beginning April 7. Acceptable forms of photo ID are…a state of Ohio driver’s license or state ID card, listing either your current or previous address, as long as it’s not expired…licenses from other states will not be accepted A military ID card will no longer be accepted when registering to vote. The number from your Ohio driver’s license or state ID card, or the last four of your SSN, can be used as proof of identity when voting by mail.