Ohio approves photo ID requirement to vote
Linda Chen
Linda Chen
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Linda Chen is an Ohio native with a Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Akron. She has spent the last five years covering community issues for a variety of local outlets, including NPR’s Ohio affiliate. Linda is dedicated to highlighting the stories of everyday people and the efforts of local organizations.
More from Linda →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM · 1 min read
The constitutional amendment will allow voters to seek a religious exception if they have a “religious objection” to being photographed and don't have government-issued photo ID, allowing the state to provide “an alternative method” for verifying the voter’s identity.