Ohio Republican Governor Mike DeWine has convened a special session of the state legislature to ensure President Joe Biden's name appears on the state's ballot. If Secretary of State Frank LaRose does not certify Biden as the party's nominee by August 7, he will not appear on the ballot on November 5. DeWine stated that a bill for Biden to be included on the ballot must be passed by the legislature, as has been done in Alabama and Washington for this election, as well as in Ohio in previous elections.
Political parties nominated for president and vice president in Ohio must formally affirm them to the elections chief ninety-days or more prior to the general election. This implies that by August 7th, Biden and his running companion, Vice President Kamala Harris, must have their Democratic Party certifications. Biden has enough primary delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, but he must be chosen the party's nominee at the Democratic National Convention before he can be considered formally registered as a contender.
LaRose alerted state Democrats to the ballot deadline problem in April, stating that there is a conflict between the August 7, 2024 certification deadline and the date of the party's nominating convention. DeWine concluded that lawmakers have until Wednesday to adopt a fix, and he has held out and exercised patience. The extraordinary session in Ohio will begin on Tuesday.
Political parties nominated for president and vice president in Ohio must formally affirm them to the elections chief ninety-days or more prior to the general election. This implies that by August 7th, Biden and his running companion, Vice President Kamala Harris, must have their Democratic Party certifications. Biden has enough primary delegates to secure the Democratic nomination, but he must be chosen the party's nominee at the Democratic National Convention before he can be considered formally registered as a contender.
LaRose alerted state Democrats to the ballot deadline problem in April, stating that there is a conflict between the August 7, 2024 certification deadline and the date of the party's nominating convention. DeWine concluded that lawmakers have until Wednesday to adopt a fix, and he has held out and exercised patience. The extraordinary session in Ohio will begin on Tuesday.
