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If passed by the Senate and signed by the governor, Ohio would no longer count ballots that arrive up to four days after the election.

Supporters argue the change aligns Ohio with federal policy, while opponents question altering a system they say works well.

Ohio may soon require voters to return their mail-in ballots by Election Day.

The Ohio House voted 58-29 on Nov. 19 to approve Senate Bill 293 , which would eliminate the grace period for mailed absentee ballots that arrive after Election Day. The move came as President Donald Trump vowed to crack down on mail-in voting and the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear a case on ballot deadlines.

House Republicans added a measure that would require the secretary of state's office to automatically cancel the vote

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