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Ohio Democratic Candidates Endorse Ohio Voters Bill of
Rights
Last week, the Ohio Ballot Board decided that the Ohio
Voters’ Bill of Rights will be submitted as one issue to
Ohio voters this November. In reaction to last week’s
decision, the Ohio statewide Democratic candidates issued
the following statements in support of the Ohio Voters Bill
of Rights:
Gubernatorial Candidate Ed FitzGerald:
“The Ohio Voter Bill of Rights is an important step in
allowing Ohioans to exercise their constitutional right to
vote. While it's unfortunate that we have to resort to such
a step, it's clear Governor Kasich and Secretary Husted
cannot be trusted to keep the best interest of all Ohioans
in mind.”
Secretary of State Candidate Nina Turner:
“Throughout our nation’s history, there has been one
universal truth: all other freedoms and liberties we enjoy
in our country stem from the right to vote and the exercise
of that right. The Ohio Voting Bill of Rights, if ratified,
would be a step in protecting the right of the voters and
preventing the gamesmanship of political parties.”
Ohio Attorney General Candidate David Pepper:
"Rather than having rules that change every year, the Voters
Bill of Rights will lock in real protections for voting
rights and help end the cycle of costly Federal lawsuits
that plague Ohio year after year. For that reason, I
enthusiastically support it."
State Auditor Candidate John Patrick Carney:
“This petition certification marks a crucial step towards
enacting policy that will protect Ohioans' fundamental right
to vote. Equal access to the ballot is a pillar of a
successful democracy and we must continue to fight to
protect that right for all Ohioans. Representative Reese,
Senator Turner, and the OLBC deserve all the credit for
leading this important effort on behalf of all Ohio voters.”
State Treasurer Candidate Connie Pillich:
“When I was stationed overseas in the Air Force, I saw
firsthand what happens when people are not given equal
opportunity to have their voices heard. Ohio should be
expanding, not constraining, the ability for the citizens of
our great state to vote. I am proud to support the Ohio
Voters Bill of Rights to protect voting as a fundamental
right in our State.” |
