Ohio Issue 3 ballot measure in focus
The gist
Ohio voters decide Nov. 3 on Issue 3, which would put photo ID rules in the constitution.
The measure would make current ID requirements harder for lawmakers to change.
How it unfolded
- 2022The Ohio legislature approved a strict voter ID law.
- May 2026Gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy published an opinion piece calling for a constitutional photo ID requirement; days later lawmakers introduced Senate Joint Resolution 10 and House Joint Resolution 9.
- Jun 2026Ohio's GOP-controlled Legislature voted to place the proposed amendment, Issue 3, on the Nov. 3 ballot.