In re the Election on the Issue of Zoning the Southeasterly Section of Swanton Township

The issue presented in this case is whether, in accordance with established Ohio precedent, the evidence presented demonstrated irregularities sufficient to render the election results on the issue of zoning of the southeasterly portion of Swanton Township invalid.

This court is very much aware of the limitations on its power to intervene in the electoral process and has long adhered to the position that, “[t]he survival of our system of government requires that proper respect be given to the will of the people as expressed at the ballot box.” MacDonald v. Bernard (1982), 1 Ohio St. 3d 85, 86.

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