Ohio Democratic Party Statement on Statehouse Republicans Once Again Attacking the Ballot Initiative in Ohio
May 30, 2024
Columbus, OH — Today, Ohio Democratic Party Chair Elizabeth Walters released the following statement as Republicans try to ram through partisan legislation to make it harder for Ohioans to pass ballot initiatives — even after Democrats have resolved getting President Biden on the ballot.
“Despite no longer needing a special session Republicans in the Statehouse are moving forward with their attack on Ohioans ability to hold their government accountable. The party of the $60 million dollar First Energy dark money scandal doesn’t want real campaign finance reform, or they would’ve passed the Ohio Anti Corruption Act. Silencing Ohioans and allowing one of the most corrupt AG’s our state’s ever seen to investigate and harass his constituents with no oversight is outrageous. Democrats will continue to fight for real campaign finance reform and stand up to Republicans who want to ban abortion, end majority rule, and hold onto power at all costs with their illegally gerrymandered districts,” said Chair Walters.
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