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FILE – The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
FILE – The William McKinley Monument is silhouetted in front of the west side of the Ohio Statehouse, Monday, April 15, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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Republican legislative leaders in Ohio are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot. The exact shape of the solution remains murky. GOP Senate President Matt Huffman said Wednesday that he's discussed with both parties and both chambers how to address the fact that the Democratic National Convention occurs after Ohio's ballot deadline. Republican House Speaker Jason Stephens has advocated for permanently moving back the deadline, which has tripped up candidates of both parties over the years. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose says a solution must be reached by May 9.

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