Ohio voting rules under debate
Expected to once again be a crucial swing state in the 2016 general election, Ohio has already become a heated battleground as Republicans and Democrats stake their claim on Buckeye State voters. In a debate that goes back to the 2004 presidential election, Republicans are seeking to establish stricter regulations governing absentee ballots, voting hours and same-day voter registration, claiming that these rules will reduce voter fraud. However, Democrats argue that these restrictions not only create unlawful barriers for voters but also discriminate against minority voters, who typically take advantage of these extended voting services. So far, courts have reached opposing conclusions.
