The proposal
The official ballot language says Issue 3 would require an approved government-issued photo ID to vote. It lists an unexpired Ohio driver license or state ID, a U.S. passport or passport card, specified military identification, an Ohio National Guard ID, or a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID.
What would change immediately
Ohio has already required photo identification for in-person voting since 2023, so the practical in-person process would not immediately change. Approval would place the requirement and the listed forms of ID in the Ohio Constitution, making later changes require another constitutional process and statewide voter approval rather than only a change in statute.
Mail voting and religious objections
The ballot language allows state law to provide an alternative identity-verification method for voters with sincere religious objections to being photographed. For voters who do not vote in person, the proposal allows the law to authorize verification through a signature and at least one other specified unique identifier. It does not itself impose a new photo-ID requirement for current absentee voting.
What is confirmed—and what remains political
Confirmed: Issue 3 is on the November 3 ballot, a majority yes vote is required, and approval would take effect immediately. Supporters argue constitutional protection would strengthen election security and prevent easy repeal. Opponents argue the amendment is unnecessary and could lock a restrictive list of IDs into the constitution. Those arguments are political judgments; the official ballot language is the controlling text voters should read.
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