Ohio Democratic Party Loses Lawsuit to Require Party Labels on General Election Ballot for Judicial Races

On February 11, the Sixth Circuit upheld Ohio’s ballot labels policy for judicial races. Ohio says political parties nominate judicial candidates, yet in the general election, the ballot does not show any party labels. The Democratic Party of Ohio sued to require party labels, but the Sixth Circuit found no constitutional problem. The case is Ohio Council 8 American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees v Husted. The Democratic Party is among to co-plaintiffs. Here is the 13-page opinion. Thanks to Rick Hasen for the link.


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