Ohio Representative Niraj Antani (R-Miamisburg) has introduced HJR 5, a proposed state constitutional amendment. Current law requires a petition of 10% of the last gubernatorial vote to get a constitutional initiative on the ballot, and 6% for a statute. The … Continue reading
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As already noted, on January 10, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Husted v Ohio A. Philip Randolph Institute, 16-980, the case over whether Ohio is complying with federal law relative to purging voters. Dahlia Lithwick, legal correspondent for … Continue reading
On January 10, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Husted v A. Philip Randolph Institute, 16-980. The issue is whether Ohio is breaking the federal law by the way in which it removes voters from the rolls. Here is one news … Continue reading
On January 5, Ohio Governor John Kasich said there will be a special U.S. House election on August 7, to fill the vacant seat in the 12th district. The seat is vacant starting January 15, when incumbent Pat Tiberi’s resignation … Continue reading
The Ohio Libertarian Party’s petition to get back on the ballot now has more than 70,000 signatures. The requirement is 54,965. The party expects to finish by December 31, 2017. This is easily the most difficult petition drive being undertaken … Continue reading