Governor Signs Bill Eliminating Grace Period For Mail-In Ballots

(ONN) – There will no longer be a grace period for mail-in ballots in Ohio.

Governor Mike DeWine signed a law that will require all ballots to arrive by the time the polls close on Election Day.

Exceptions can be made for certain voters like overseas residents and U.S. service members.

Previously, Ohio law allowed ballots that were postmarked by Election Day to still count if they arrived within four days after Election Day.