Democrats oppose Ohio primary election on St. Patrick's Day

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Some Democratic lawmakers are objecting to a proposal to push back Ohio's presidential primary to St. Patrick's Day, arguing it could disrupt or hinder voting.Particularly concerned are House members from the Cleveland area, which has one of the country's biggest St. Patrick's Day parades. Democrats have asked Ohio's elections chief for more information about the change, including whether some polling places would be unavailable or inaccessible on the unofficial holiday.Th