On August 15, the Ohio Libertarian Party submitted paperwork with the Secretary of State, to substitute its actual presidential and vice-presidential nominees for the stand-ins who were listed on the party’s independent candidate petition. August 15 is the deadline for … Continue reading
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer has this editorial, saying Ohio’s ballot access laws relating to minor parties are “a disgrace.” … Continue reading
August 10 was the Ohio petition deadline for presidential candidates who use the independent candidate procedure. The Secretary of State’s web page shows that only four petitions were filed: for the Libertarian slate, the Constitution slate, and independent candidates Michael … Continue reading
On August 9, at least three large newspapers in Ohio took at face value the statement of an Ohio elections official who asserted that no stand-in presidential or vice-presidential candidate had ever before submitted a petition. Here is the Cincinnati … Continue reading
On July 21, the Ohio State Court of Appeals, 10th district, struck down an Ohio election law that regulates campaign literature. The law is R.C. 3517.21(B)(1), which says, “No person, during the course of any campaign for nomination or election … Continue reading