| DeWine announced the change Monday night after a judge ordered polls to remain open earlier in the day. Conducting an election Tuesday "would force poll workers and voters to place themselves at a unacceptable health risk of contracting coronavirus," DeWine said in a release. The Republican governor's statement capped a night of confusion, with Ohioans — and poll workers — unsure if there would be an election. |  |
News Alert Monday, March 16 |
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|  | | Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will order polls closed on Tuesday as a "health emergency" | | DeWine announced the change Monday night after a judge ordered polls to remain open earlier in the day. Conducting an election Tuesday "would force poll workers and voters to place themselves at a unacceptable health risk of contracting coronavirus," DeWine said in a release. The Republican governor's statement capped a night of confusion, with Ohioans — and poll workers — unsure if there would be an election. | | |
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