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Biden's ballot access in Ohio and Alabama is in the hands of Republican election chiefs, lawmakers

Headline from WFMZ Allentown, on the newest of 5 developments

Democratic President Joe Biden’s campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots. Both states

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Developments in this update

5 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Biden could face obstacle getting on Ohio’s ballot, secretary of state’s office says

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

  2. Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio, the state’s election office says

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  3. Republicans warn Joe Biden he could be left off the ballot in some states

    Headline from Newsweek ·

  4. Democrats weigh different paths to getting Biden on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

  5. Newest

    Biden's ballot access in Ohio and Alabama is in the hands of Republican election chiefs, lawmakers

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

Reports & sources

31 articles, oldest first.

  1. CNN

    Biden Ohio ballot (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Joe Biden may encounter some issues getting on the ballot in Ohio for the 2024 election unless Democrats make changes or the state legislature acts, according to a letter issued by the office of Ohio’s secretary of state Frank LaRose.

  2. NBC News

    Biden may have trouble getting on Ohio’s general election ballot (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Ohio’s secretary of state on Friday signaled that the Democratic National Convention may take place too late for President Joe Biden to appear on the general election ballot in the state, according to a letter obtained by NBC News.

  3. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Biden could face obstacle getting on Ohio’s ballot, secretary of state’s office says (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    By Samantha Waldenberg and Ethan Cohen, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden may face complications getting on Ohio’s 2024 general election ballot unless Democrats make changes or the state legislature takes action, according to a letter issued by the office of Ohio’s secretary of state, Frank LaRose.

  4. New York Post

    Joe Biden’s spot on Ohio’s 2024 election ballot in question over technicality (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Democratic National Convention may take place too late for President Biden get on Ohio’s general election ballot, a top state official warned.

  5. Hot Air

  6. Rolling Stone

    Republican Election Official Warns Biden Could Be Kept Off Ohio Ballot (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    After decrying efforts to disqualify Trump, GOP secretary of state warns Biden may not qualify for Ohio ballot because the DNC is scheduled too late.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Biden faces hurdle getting on Ohio presidential ballot (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Joe Biden’s campaign ran into a complication in Ohio after the secretary of state revealed the president could be left off the presidential election ballot.

  8. The Guardian

    Biden could be left off general election ballot in Ohio, Republican official warns (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Letter by secretary of state warns party that Democratic National Convention is scheduled past the deadline to certify candidates

  9. The Columbian

    Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio, the state’s election office says (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Ohio this fall unless the state's Republican-dominated legislature creates an exception to the ballot deadline or the Democ

  10. Deseret News

    Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio? (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Ohio officials reached out to the Democratic Party, asking if Biden will be able to comply with the state’s laws

  11. CBS News

    Biden could be left off Ohio ballot in November, state election office says (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Joe Biden could miss the deadline to be included on the ballot in Ohio this fall.

  12. Independent Journal Review

    Biden May Not Be on Ohio Ballot, Officials Say (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    They say timing is everything and it may come down to timing to see if President Joe Biden will appear

  13. New York Post

    Biden could be left off Ohio presidential ballot, state election official warns (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Biden is at risk of being left off the Ohio presidential ballot in November because his nomination to be the Democratic Party’s standard-bearer...

  14. Washington Times

    Biden could be left off ballot in Alabama, the state’s election chief says (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Alabama, the state's elections chief said Tuesday, because the state's certification deadline comes several days before the Democratic Party's convention.

  15. Newsweek

    Republicans warn Joe Biden he could be left off the ballot in some states (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Joe Biden faces scheduling challenges in Ohio and Alabama ahead of the 2024 presidential election.

  16. Christian Science Monitor

    Two states warn that Biden may be kept off their ballots (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Christian Science Monitor's feed description

    The Democratic convention won’t nominate Joe Biden until after ballot access deadlines in Ohio and Alabama have passed. In similar cases, states have accommodated major candidates.

  17. CNN

    Democrats weigh different paths to getting Biden on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Democrats are exploring their options to get President Joe Biden on the ballot in Alabama and Ohio after top Republican elections officials warned that he would miss the deadline to be certified as the Democratic nominee in both states.

  18. WFMZ Allentown

    Biden's ballot access in Ohio and Alabama is in the hands of Republican election chiefs, lawmakers (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WFMZ Allentown's feed description

    Democratic President Joe Biden’s campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots. Both states

  19. Washington Times

    Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans (opens Washington Times)

    Published

    Washington Times's feed description

    President Joe Biden's reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane procedural negotiations get caught up in the nation's fractious politics.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.