Category – Election Law

Ohio Ethics Commission Clarifies Rules for Public Officials’ Civil Legal Defense Funds

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:01 -0500

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Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:02 -0400

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Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:03 -0400

Ohio Ethics Commission Clarifies Rules for Public Officials’ Civil Legal Defense Funds

Matthew R. Koppitch — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:04 -0500

On January 22, 2026, the Ohio Ethics Commission (OEC) issued an opinion regarding public official’s use of civil legal defense funds. The Commission found that while Ohio’s ethics laws do not prohibit a public official from soliciting contributions to the civil legal defense fund, public officials cannot solicit or accept contributions from prohibited sources, including individuals, businesses, or entities that are doing or seeking to do business with, regulated by, or interested in matters before the public agency the official serves.

2024 General Election Update

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:00:05 -0500

The 2024 election in Ohio has produced results that could significantly impact the state’s political direction. Our Government Relations team at Bricker Graydon has compiled a detailed analysis, exploring key outcomes that shape Ohio’s place in the national landscape.

A Closer Look at Kentucky's 2024 General Election

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:00:06 -0500

The Commonwealth of Kentucky's 2024 election results reflect key shifts in the political landscape, both locally and nationwide. As part of a strong national showing for Republicans, President Trump won Kentucky with 65% of the vote, an increase from 2020. Every county swung further in his favor, underscoring the state’s deepening Republican alignment. Republicans also maintained a wide margin in the Kentucky State Legislature, signaling stability in local governance.

Supreme Court of Ohio Announces Adoption of Increased Judicial Campaign Limits

Rachael N. Guastella, Matthew R. Koppitch — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:00:07 -0400

Last week, the Supreme Court of Ohio announced the adoption of increased judicial campaign contribution limits beginning with the 2025 election cycle.

2022 General Election Update

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 09:00:08 -0500

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Ohioans, like the rest of the country, cast ballots in the 2022 General Election. Ohioans voted on all statewide constitutional offices, one U.S. Senate seat, and several important statewide and local ballot issues. Early turnout for the 2022 General Election was greater than the previous statewide 2018 general election.

2022 August Primary Election Results and Analysis

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 09:00:09 -0400

Ohio held the state’s second Primary Election on August 2, 2022, featuring partisan primaries for State House and Senate candidates and also central committee seats for state political parties. As expected, turnout was low at only 7.93 percent according to the Ohio Secretary of State’s unofficial tallies.

First half 2022 review, General Election, and preview of Lame Duck Session

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:10 -0400

The Ohio General Assembly finished the first half of 2022 with a rush of lawmaking, appropriating billions of dollars in infrastructure spending, and making policy changes in a range of subjects.

Ohio Elections Commission determines foreign national cannot contribute to a ballot issue PAC

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:11 -0500

The Ohio Elections Commission recently issued an advisory opinion addressing whether a foreign national can contribute to a ballot issue political action committee (PAC) in Ohio.

Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts revised House and Senate maps

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:12 -0500

After failing to meet the Ohio Supreme Court’s ordered deadline for submitting House and Senate district maps, the Ohio Redistricting Commission passed its third version of district boundaries by a 4-3 vote on February 24, 2022. Auditor of State Keith Faber (R) joined the commission’s two Democratic members opposing the maps.

Ohio’s campaign finance laws permit use of peer-to-peer payment systems

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 09:00:13 -0500

If you are thinking about using Venmo to accept campaign donations, you now have guidance from the Ohio Elections Commission to permissibly do so.

Ohio Supreme Court invalidates revised state House and Senate maps

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:00:14 -0500

On February 7, 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court invalidated the state House and Senate district boundaries that were recently adopted by the Ohio Redistricting Commission. The majority, in a per curiam decision, ruled that the commission’s revised maps still favored Republican candidates instead of adhering to the proportionality favored by statewide voter preferences of 54 percent Republican and 46 percent Democratic. Analysis showed the revised maps created 57-42 and 20-13 Republican majorities in the House and Senate respectively.

Ohio Redistricting Commission adopts new four year House and Senate maps

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 09:00:15 -0500

While most were watching the Bengals defeat the Titans in the NFL playoffs on January 22, 2022, the Ohio Redistricting Commission adopted new state House and Senate district boundaries. The commission faced a midnight deadline to comply with the Ohio Supreme Court’s order. The party line vote, 5-2, establishes the districts for four years. A bipartisan vote creates 10 year districts.

Ohio Supreme Court invalidates state’s newly redrawn congressional districts

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 09:00:16 -0500

On January 14, 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court invalidated the state’s newly redrawn congressional districts.

Ohio Supreme Court orders Redistricting Commission to draw new state House and Senate district boundaries

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:00:17 -0500

On January 12, 2022, the Ohio Supreme Court, by a vote of 4-3, found the newly drawn state House and Senate district maps did not comply with Ohio’s Constitution, specifically Article XI, Section 6, which states that no plan shall be drawn primarily to favor a political party.

2021 general election results

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:00:18 -0400

Election day 2021 featured two special congressional elections, as well as mayoral races in several large cities, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton and Toledo. City councils, judicial seats and ballot issues were also decided.

Ferrara v. Trumbull County Board of Elections

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 09:00:19 -0400

On September 14, 2021, the Ohio Supreme Court found that the Trumbull County Board of Elections erred in rejecting a part-petition submitted by Mark Ferrara to appear on the ballot as a candidate for township trustee.

Ohio 11th and 15th congressional district special primary election results

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 09:00:20 -0400

Ohioans in the 11^th and 15^th congressional districts participated in special primary elections for two congressional vacancies on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.