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DeWine vetoes bill requiring photo ID for mail voting in Ohio
By AP via Scripps News Group at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - 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 Detroit
The veto of Ohio's photo ID requirement for mail voting has implications for voting access in neighboring Michigan, where Detroit residents often look to Ohio for comparisons on election policies. Detroit's own voting laws and procedures may be influenced by the decisions made in Columbus, particularly if Michigan lawmakers consider similar legislation in the future. The fact that Ohio's bipartisan elections officials and the AARP chapter complained about the bill's swift passage may resonate with Detroit's own election officials, who have faced challenges in ensuring voting access and security. As Michigan prepares for its own elections, the debate over voter ID requirements and election security will likely continue, with Detroit residents watching closely to see how these issues play out in their own state. The upcoming statewide vote in Ohio on the voter ID amendment will also be closely watched in Detroit, as it may set a precedent for similar measures in Michigan.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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