Staff Reports
Joe Biden is facing a major roadblock in Ohio as he gears up for his reelection campaign. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose revealed an inconvenient truth that could potentially leave President Biden off the ballot for the state’s presidential election. This bombshell news has sent shockwaves throughout the political landscape.
Biden faces hurdle getting on Ohio presidential ballot https://t.co/lDZmi6ljAL
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) April 8, 2024
In a letter to the state Democratic Party, counsel for Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose disclosed that the deadline to certify the ballot is Aug. 7, which poses a significant challenge for the Biden camp. The Democratic National Committee’s nominating convention is slated for Aug. 19, creating a potential conflict in Ohio law that could prevent Biden from appearing on the ballot.
According to legal counsel Paul Disantis, Ohio law mandates that presidential candidates must be officially nominated by their national party in order to qualify for placement on the ballot. Unless the DNC or the state’s general assembly takes decisive action, Biden’s prospects in Ohio appear uncertain.
Disantis emphasized, “I am left to conclude that the Democratic National Committee must either move up its nominating convention or the Ohio General Assembly must act by May 9, 2024 to create an exception to this statutory requirement.” These legal hurdles have added a layer of complexity to Biden’s reelection bid and could potentially thwart his chances in Ohio.
Given former President Donald Trump’s resounding victories in Ohio during the 2016 and 2020 elections, this setback for Biden has raised concerns within the Democratic camp. The Biden campaign, while expressing confidence that the president will ultimately secure a spot on the ballot in all 50 states, is closely monitoring the situation in Ohio.
As Biden navigates through this electoral obstacle course, the stakes are high, and the outcome in Ohio could have far-reaching implications for his reelection prospects. With the clock ticking and legal challenges looming, Biden’s team faces an uphill battle as they strive to secure his place on the pivotal Ohio ballot.
