State, Ex Rel. v. Election Bd.

The controversy in the present instance must be determined upon the construction of Section 4785-162, General Code (114 Ohio Laws, 708), providing for recounts at a primary or other election. This section provides, in part, as follows: "Any candidate voted for at a primary or other election, * * * by making an application in writing to the board of elections, shall be entitled to have the votes for any such candidate, or other candidates for the same office * * * recounted in any or all precincts, upon the following terms and conditions. Such application must be made not later than the fifth…