State Ex Rel. Smith v. Sandusky County Board of Elections

Knepper, Judge.

{¶ 1} This matter is before this court on a “Motion for Pex-emptory Writ of Mandamus,” “Motion for Alternative Writ,” and “Motion for Expedited Ruling (Election Matter)” filed on October 6, 2003, by relator, Steven D. Smith.

{¶ 2} Relator, a Republican, currently holds the office of Auditor for the city of Bellevue, Ohio. Sometime before the May 6, 2003 primary election, relator was certified as the only Republican candidate for city auditor in the November 4, 2003 election pursuant to R.C. 3513.02. As a result, his name would not appear on the ballot in the May 6, 2003 primary…