Opponents of foreign funding of U.S. ballot measures expect momentum at both the federal
level and in states. Earlier this month, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed the first bill in the nation barring foreign nationals from making direct and indirect contributions to ballot initiatives. Most state legislatures have adjourned, but likely will support similar legislation when they reconvene in 2025, said Jason Snead. “Next year, hopefully we get some more states passing bans [on such foreign funding],” Snead told The Daily Signal.