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Amy Acton just endorsed a Republican voter ID amendment — here's why Ohio Democrats are 'shocked'

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Acton’s backing of Issue 3 marks her latest strategic move to appeal to independent and moderate Republican voters she needs to win.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Amy Acton just endorsed a Republican voter ID amendment — here's why Ohio Democrats are 'shocked' (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Acton’s backing of Issue 3 marks her latest strategic move to appeal to independent and moderate Republican voters she needs to win.

  2. The Daily Signal

    Are Ohio Democrats in ‘Disarray’ Over Amy Acton’s Support for Voter ID? (opens The Daily Signal)

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    Support for Voter ID looks to be dividing Ohio Democrats. Dr. Amy Acton, their nominee for governor, has come out in support of Issue 3 for the November election. On Friday, Acton told Signal Statewide that she accepts the possibility that Ohio’s voter ID law may become enshrined in the state consti…

  3. Ohio Capital Journal

    Democratic Ohio governor candidate Amy Acton breaks with party to support Issue 3 (opens Ohio Capital Journal)

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    Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Amy Acton is breaking with her party to support Issue 3, an amendment proposed by Republican lawmakers to enshrine the state’s voter photo ID requirement in the state constitution. This could put some of her colleagues in a bind.

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