Cincinnati.com Local Politics:Tuesday's election was first with Ohio's new voter ID law. How did it go?

Election officials say Tuesday went smoothly under Ohio's new voter ID law. But the real test will come when there's higher turnout. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( Local Politics Thu May 4 2023 [Tuesday's election was first with Ohio's new voter ID law. How did it go?]( [May 2, 2023; Grove City, Ohio, United States; Poll worker Nina Roslovic, 66, of Grandview checks a drivers license at Darbydale Elementary in Grove City on Tuesday. Mandatory Credit: Barbara Perenic/The Columbus Dispatch]( Election officials say Tuesday went smoothly under Ohio's new voter ID law. But the real test will come when there's higher turnout. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Opponents of anti-trans bill SB150 chanted in the capitol as the Kentucky senate voted on to override Gov. Andy Beshear's veto Wednesday. March 29, 2023 ]( [ACLU sues to block Kentucky's ban on gender-affirming care]( The ACLU of Kentucky is calling on a judge to block a recently-passed bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth. [READ MORE]( [Ballots cast by military personnel serving overseas continue to come in to county voting offices across the area. In some instances, some of those ballots may not be counted until 10 days after the election.]( [LaRose's anti-voter law is also anti-veteran | Opinion]( A proposed bill would prevent veterans from using their county-issued photo IDs to vote and shorten the window to return their absentee ballots. [READ MORE]( [Ohio Governor Mike DeWine speaks during an event to give remarks on the bipartisan infrastructure law which will fund major changes to the Brent Spence Bridge and surrounding infrastructure at a lot on the banks of the Ohio River in Covington, Ky., on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.]( [For subscribers] [City Council majority seeks 'design options' on Brent Spence project]( Ohio should "explore design options" on Brent Spence Bridge project, a Cincinnati City Council majority says. How about "trenching" I-75? [READ MORE]( [The Hamilton County Board of Elections audits three election results from the 2021 election. The audit is run by a bipartisan group, hand checking ballots selected at the roll of dice. Secretary of State Frank LaRose holds a press conference to instill confidence in the Ohio election accuracy and process.]( [LaRose should focus on securing our elections | Letters]( Letters to the editor [READ MORE]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. • Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. • Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. • The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper , plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. • Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Advertisement [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](