Ohio lawmaker drafts articles of impeachment against Gov. DeWine over COVID-19 response

Source: WLWT-NBC Affiliate

An Ohio representative from Clermont County announced Monday he has drafted articles of impeachment against Gov. Mike DeWine for his response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rep. John Becker (R-Union Township, Clermont County) said he has drafted ten articles of impeachment against DeWine, citing the governor's actions, like implementing a statewide mask mandate, as "abuses of power."

The announcement comes after Becker said DeWine vetoed Senate Bill 55 and threatened to veto Senate Bill 618 and Senate 1 which would limit the governor and other state officials' authority during the pandemic.

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