COLUMBUS– Ohio Auditor of State Candidate and State Representative John Patrick Carney (D-Clintonville) released the following statement in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court order restricting early voting in Ohio:

“Every citizen deserves an equal opportunity to exercise his or her right to vote – regardless of race, creed, gender, or wealth. I am deeply disappointed to learn that right is being restricted. Today’s decision is harmful to Ohio voters. Moving forward, I will stand behind efforts to create convenient, secure elections for the benefit of all Ohio voters.”