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This resolution calls upon Ohio's congressional delegation to uphold the principles of federalism, specifically regarding states' authority to govern their own electoral processes. The resolution emphasizes several key constitutional principles, including the Tenth Amendment's reservation of powers to states, the Ohio Constitution's recognition that political power is inherent in the people, and the historical understanding that states serve as "laboratories of democracy" capable of establishing election laws tailored to their citizens' needs. By invoking the Framers' original intent and the importance of self-governance, the resolution urges Ohio's seventeen congressional representatives to support actions—potentially including a constitutional amendment—that would explicitly affirm states' rights to manage election processes, campaign finance, and electoral influences. The resolution ultimately seeks to preserve state-level electoral autonomy and protect local electoral systems from undue external intervention, reflecting a strong commitment to decentralized democratic governance. As a final procedural step, the resolution directs the House Clerk to transmit authenticated copies of the resolution to Ohio's congressional delegation and state media outlets.

Government Affairs

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hcr19