Senator Gavarone Introduces Legislation To Require Absentee Ballots Arrive By Poll Closing

COLUMBUS—State Senator Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) introduces Senate Bill 293, which would require that all mail in absentee ballots be delivered to the board of elections by poll closing on Election Day. 

“Election day is election day for a reason," said Senator Gavarone. “Allowing ballots to be delivered days after the election does nothing but hurt the integrity and credibility of our elections.”

On March 25th, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order instructing the Attorney General of The United States to enforce Title 2, Chapter 1, Section 7 and Title 3, Chapter 1, Section 1 of the U.S. Code against States that violate these provisions by including absentee or mail in ballots received after Election Day in the final tabulation of votes. 

"I am proud to team up with Senator Brenner to sponsor SB 293," added Senator Gavarone. "This legislation will ensure that Ohio is abiding by Federal election law and President Trump's executive order."

Senate Bill 293 has been assigned to the Senate General Government Committee for further consideration.

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