Biden Faces Problem Getting on Ohio Ballot, State Official Warns

The Democratic National Convention may take place too late for President Joe Biden to appear on the general election ballot in Ohio, an official has warned.

U.S. President Joe Biden speaks while departing the White House on April 5, 2024. Win McNamee/Getty Images

President Joe Biden may have trouble getting on the general election ballot in Ohio because of an apparent conflict in state law related to the timing of the Democratic National Committee’s nominating process and a deadline for certifying the party’s presidential nominee to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office, according to reports.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose flagged the issue in a letter sent to Ohio Democratic Chair Liz Walters on April 5, which was obtained by several news outlets.