Reps. Clyde, Foley Call on Gov. Kasich to Sign SB 193 Next Week

Reps. Kathleen Clyde (D-Kent) and Mike Foley (D- Cleveland) are calling on Gov. Kasich to delay signing Senate Bill 193 until next week-- a move that would ensure Senate Bill 193 does not apply to the 2014 gubernatorial election.

“By delaying the effective date of this bill, Gov. Kasich can show the public that this isn’t a hasty, self-interested attempt to limit his third party competition for the 2014 election,” Rep. Foley said. “I think the Governor should do the right thing and rise above the cynical perception this bill has created.”

SB 193 would make it harder for third party candidates to qualify for the 2014 ballot if it is signed into law by Gov. Kasich within the next two days. The legislation has become known by many as the John Kasich Re-election Protection Act, as it seems to be an attempt to disqualify Libertarian candidate Charlie Earl from the 2014 gubernatorial race.

“There were no supporters of this bill and until now the partisan motive of cutting off ballot access has been clear. The Governor has a real chance to do the right thing and not rush this bill through,” said Rep. Clyde.

The House narrowly passed the legislation today in an effort to reconcile major differences in previous House and Senate versions.