Legal Opinion
McKimm v. Ohio Elections Commission
Ohio Supreme Court
Decided June 14, 2000No. 99-305PublishedCited by 62 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCook, J.
The cartoon drawing at the heart of this case presents this court with an opportunity to clarify the relationship between Ohio’s election laws and the constitutional guarantees of free speech. The General Assembly empowered the Ohio Elections Commission to investigate allegations regarding the dissemination of false and misleading statements by candidates for public office in Ohio, and to take appropriate action when it concludes that a violation has occurred. The commission may exercise its authority, however, only when that authority does not clash with the freedoms of speech and press…
2Cases cited22 opinions
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- St. Amant v. ThompsonSupreme Court of the United States · 1968
- Garrison v. LouisianaSupreme Court of the United States · 1964
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