A federal court in Ohio has ruled against restrictions imposed by House Bill 458, which made it difficult for individuals with disabilities to receive assistance when casting absentee ballots. This decision is seen as a significant advancement for voting rights, as it allows family members and others to help voters with disabilities without facing legal repercussions. In a separate development, a constitutional amendment aimed at redistricting reform has qualified for the November ballot. The Ohio Secretary of State confirmed that supporters of the amendment submitted 535,005 valid signatures, surpassing the required 414,000 signatures needed to place the measure on the ballot. These developments highlight ongoing efforts to enhance voting accessibility and reform the political mapmaking process in Ohio.