State ex rel. Bible v. Board of Elections

In this action in mandamus originating in this court, relator, Vernon D. Bible, seeks to compel the respondent, Board of Elections of Hamilton County, to place his name on the May 5, 1970, primary ballot as a Democratic candidate for Representative to Congress from the Second Congressional District. Respondent filed an answer and a demurrer. Both parties agree that a ruling on the demurrer will be dispositive of the case.

The relator filed a declaration of candidacy and his duly executed petitions with respondent. He also filed an affidavit, in which he stated that he had always been…