Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, has raised concerns with the Biden campaign regarding a missed deadline that could impact President Biden's appearance on Ohio's general election ballot. LaRose notified top Democratic officials that the Democratic National Convention is scheduled to take place after the deadline for certifying a presidential candidate in Ohio.
LaRose's letter to Ohio Democratic Party Chairwoman Liz Walters highlighted the discrepancy between the convention date and the certification deadline, urging either an adjustment to the convention schedule or legislative action to address the issue.
The Biden campaign has not yet issued a formal response but indicated that they are monitoring the situation and remain confident in Biden's presence on all state ballots.
Meanwhile, the Ohio Democratic Party has not publicly addressed LaRose's concerns. The news of this development coincided with internal Democratic Party discussions about voter registration strategies and concerns over potential support for former President Trump among non-registered voters.
An internal memo revealed worries within the party about inadvertently aiding Trump's political ambitions through nonpartisan voter registration efforts. The memo suggested a shift in focus towards specific pro-Biden populations to avoid bolstering Trump's support base.
This debate within the Democratic Party reflects broader concerns about voter registration tactics and the evolving political landscape leading up to the next election cycle.
