The coalition of voting and civil rights organizations behind the Ohio Voters Bill of Rights releases the following statement in response to the Ohio Ballot Board rightfully certifying its proposed ballot measure as a single amendment:

“We are grateful that the Ohio Ballot Board made the correct decision today to keep our proposed Ohio Voters Bill of Rights amendment intact. This ruling affirms our position that the amendment relates to a single purpose: voting rights for eligible Ohioans. 

The decision marks another crucial milestone in our journey to put these popular and necessary pro-voter policies before the people of Ohio. 

The Ohio Voters Bill of Rights is fundamentally about restoring and protecting the people's power. We remain unwavering in our commitment to enshrining voting rights into our state constitution, ensuring that every eligible Ohioan has the opportunity to make their voice heard at the ballot box. And the positive outcome from the Ballot Board brings us one step closer to placing this vital issue on the ballot. 

As we move forward in the qualification process, we are more determined than ever to bring this amendment before Ohio voters. We believe that when given the chance, Ohioans will choose to expand and protect voting rights for all.”

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About The Coalition

The Ohio Voters Bill of Rights amendment is supported by a growing coalition of organizations and individuals who are united in their commitment to build a democracy and voting system in our state that works for all of us. Our coalition includes organizations at the forefront of fighting for the full power of our votes in Ohio for more than a decade, including the Ohio Chapter of the NAACP, the Ohio Unity Coalition, the A. Philip Randolph Institute, and the Ohio Organizing Collaborative.