State ex rel. Wilson v. Hisrich

For the following reasons we deny a peremptory writ of mandamus. The Secretary of State’s motion to intervene is granted.

In his first proposition of law, relator demands a peremptory writ because respondent failed to state a reason for rejecting his petition. He cites R.C. 3501.39, which states:

“The secretary of state or a board of elections shall accept any petition described in section 3501.38 of the Revised Code unless one of the following occurs:

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“(C) The candidate’s candidacy or the petition violates the requirements of this chapter, Chapter 3513. of the Revised Code, or any other…