State Ex Rel. Knowlton v. Noble County Board of Elections

{¶ 1} This is an expedited election action for writs of prohibition and mandamus to prevent respondents, the Noble County Board of Elections and its members, from certifying Stephen S. Hannum’s write-in candidacy for the office of Noble County sheriff at the November 2, 2010 general election. Because the board of elections neither abused its discretion nor clearly disregarded R.C. 311.01(B)(9) or 3513.04 by certifying Hannum’s candidacy, we deny the writ of prohibition. We dismiss the mandamus claim for lack of jurisdiction.

Facts

Candidacy for Primary Election

{¶ 2} In May 2009, Stephen S.…