Ohio Voters Decide on Photo ID Amendment

Ohio voters are deciding today on Issue 3, a constitutional amendment to mandate photo identification at polling places. The measure is backed by Republicans and builds on existing state voting laws.

Voters fill out ballots during early voting at the Hamilton County Board of Elections, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Norwood.

Ohio voters are deciding whether to enshrine photo ID requirements in the state constitution through Issue 3, the lone statewide ballot measure on November 3. The amendment locks in current laws requiring voters to present government-issued identification at the polls. Proponents across the United States are closely watching the results as a bellwether for state-level election rules.