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DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for mail voting in Ohio
By AP via Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· June 25, 2026
· 6 min read
Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail.DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.The Republican governor...
Key takeaway DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.
Why this matters in The Waco
In the context of Waco 's own experiences with election security and voter access, Governor DeWine's veto of the Ohio bill requiring photo ID for mail voting is noteworthy. While the veto does not directly impact McLennan County's voting procedures, it highlights the ongoing debate over voting restrictions and election integrity. As Waco residents prepare for upcoming local elections, they may be interested in how other states are navigating these issues. The fact that bipartisan elections officials in Ohio complained about the rushed passage of the bill may resonate with Waco's own election administrators, who must balance voter access with security concerns. Additionally, the upcoming statewide vote in Ohio on a constitutional amendment requiring photo ID for in-person voting may have implications for Texas, where similar voter ID laws have been debated in the past. Waco voters may want to follow these developments and consider how they might impact local election policies.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Gov. Mike DeWine has vetoed a new Republican-passed bill that would have required Ohioans to show a photo ID to vote by mail.DeWine announced late Wednesday that he had vetoed House Bill 472, which expanded the strict photo ID requirement Ohio has had for voting since 2023.The Republican governor...
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