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State ex rel. Ontko v. Sandusky Cty. Bd. of Elections

2026-1133

Elections—Prohibition—Mandamus—Writ of prohibition sought to prohibit board of elections from placing candidate’s name on November 2026 general-election ballot—Writ of mandamus sought to compel board of elections to grant protest against candidacy for judicial office—Board of elections could not have granted protest under R.C. 3501.39(A)(2) without violating the restrictions set forth in 13th paragraph of R.C. 3513.05—Board of elections could not have taken action sua sponte to invalidate candidacy under R.C. 3501.39(A)(4) without violating the restrictions set forth in R.C. 3501.39(B)—Because relator’s protest was untimely, she cannot show that she has a clear legal right to have board of elections grant her protest or that board has a clear legal duty to grant her protest—Writs denied.

Per Curiam

Slip Opinion No. 2026-Ohio-3573

9/14/2026

2026-Ohio-3573

09/14/2026 Case Announcements #2

Motion and procedural rulings.

9/14/2026

2026-Ohio-3582

09/14/2026 Case Announcements

Official versions released—Motion and procedural rulings.

9/14/2026

2026-Ohio-3564

09/14/2026 Case Announcements #4

Motion and procedural rulings.

9/14/2026

2026-Ohio-3597

09/14/2026 Case Announcements #3

Merit decisions with opinions.

9/14/2026

2026-Ohio-3594

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