Ohio Supreme Court
State ex rel. Vermilion Campaign Commt. for Jean A. Anderson v. Lorain Cty. Bd. of Elections
September 10, 20252025 Ohio 3250
Summary
The Ohio Supreme Court denied the relators’ writ of mandamus seeking to place Beth Deck on the November 4, 2025 ballot as a replacement for withdrawn mayoral candidate Jean Anderson, finding that the relators failed to strictly comply with R.C. 3513.31(F). The Court also granted the relators’ motion to strike the Board’s unauthenticated exhibit. The decision emphasizes that strict compliance with the statutory committee‑designation requirement is mandatory and that policy considerations cannot override clear statutory language.