STATE EX REL. v. BD. OF ELECTIONS

No. 2008-1936.

120 Ohio St.3d 198 (2008)

2008-Ohio-5510

THE STATE EX REL. WELLINGTON v. MAHONING COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided October 24, 2008.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Porter, Wright, Morris & Arthur, L.L.P., and James B. Hadden, for relator.

Murray, Murphy, Moul & Basil, L.L.P., and Brian K. Murphy, for respondent.

Robert L. Berry Co., L.P.A., and Robert L. Berry, urging granting of the writ for amicus curiae Buckeye State Sheriffs Association.

Matthew C. Giannini, urging denial of the writ for amicus curiae David P. Aey.


Per Curiam.

{¶ 1} This is an expedited election action for a writ of prohibition to prevent respondent, Mahoning County Board of Elections, from certifying David P. Aey's qualifications as a write-in candidate for the office of Mahoning County sheriff in the November 4, 2008 general election. Because the board of elections abused its discretion and clearly disregarded R.C. 311.01(B)(9...

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