Ohio Supreme Court

State ex rel. Shamro v. Delaware Cty. Bd. of Elections

March 19, 20252025 Ohio 941

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court denied the mandamus writ seeking to place a zoning referendum on the May 6, 2025 primary ballot, holding that the Board of Elections did not abuse its discretion in finding the petition’s summary misleading and that the relator waived his claim for attorney fees. The Court also affirmed that the Board’s actions were within the statutory requirements of R.C. 519.12(H).