Judge: Law trimming early voting in Ohio is unconstitutional

Watson said statistical and anecdotal evidence presented in the case reflects that black voters use same-day voter registration and early voting options at higher rates than whites.

Should Watson's decision stand, Ohio residents would again have a 35-day window to vote early by mail or in person before Election Day.

Because of the law and other schedule changes, Ohio voters were expected to have three fewer days to vote in person this presidential election year compared with the 2012 presidential election.