Driehaus lauded by statewide Elections group

The Ohio Association of Election Officials today named state Rep. Steve Driehaus as Democratic Legislator of the Year. The association said it chose Driehaus because of his role shaping House Bill 3, which reformed Ohio’s election procedures.

House Bill 3 brought Ohio into compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act. During legislative hearings and debate, Driehaus, D-Price Hill, worked to ensure accessibility at the polls, accurate vote counts and the procedure that allows for "no fault" absentee voting. No fault voting allows any voter to cast an absentee ballot prior to the election without providing a reason to the Board of Elections.