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STATE EX REL. v. BD. OF ELECTIONS

No. 2007-1697.

115 Ohio St.3d 299 (2007)

2007-Ohio-5228

THE STATE EX REL. BRINDA v. LORAIN COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided October 2, 2007.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael R. Gareau & Associates Co., L.P.A., David M. Gareau, Michael R. Gareau, Michael R. Gareau Jr., and Elizabeth Stehlik, for relator.

Dennis P. Will, Lorain County Prosecuting Attorney, and Gerald A. Innes and Matthew A. Mishak, Assistant Prosecuting Attorneys, for respondent.

Per Curiam.

{¶ 1} This is an expedited election action for a writ of mandamus to compel a board of elections to accept a nominating petition from a candidate for a seat on a board of education. Because the board abused its discretion and clearly disregarded the plain language of R.C. 3513.254 by refusing to accept the nominating petition, we grant the writ.

{¶ 2} Relator,...

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