That's simply not true. You do need an ID, as is to be expected, but a state ID is equally valid as is a passport. It's not "extremely hard" to show your ID. https://www.ohiosos.gov/elections/voter-ID-requirements

I just voted early in Ohio a few days ago and that same list is hanging from the wall, no drivers license needed

Most people don’t have passports. Lots of older people have their licenses expire and don’t renew them.