McLaughlin v. Cuyahoga County Board of Elections

Anne L. Kilbane, Judge.

{¶ 1} Lynn Ann McLaughlin (“McLaughlin”), the relator, seeks a writ of mandamus requiring the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections (“board”), the respondent, to place her name on the Democratic primary ballot for the election to be held on March 2, 2004. After reviewing the briefs filed by the parties, the exhibits attached to the briefs, and the transcript of proceedings conducted before the board on January 17, 2004, we decline to issue the writ of mandamus. 1

{¶ 2} On December 18, 2003, McLaughlin filed her Declaration of Candidacy for the office of Judge of the Eighth…