Statewide write-in candidates

Yesterday was the deadline for write-in candidates to file for the May 2014 Primary. In all, the Secretary of State’s office received declarations for three candidates. Individuals filing write-in declarations for statewide offices include:

Governor/Lt. Governor
Anita Rios/Bob Fitrakis (Green)

Auditor
Bob Bridges (Libertarian)

Secretary of State
Kevin Knedler (Libertarian)

In order for a write-in candidate with no opposition names printed on the ballot to advance to the General Election, they must garner enough votes in the Primary equal to, or greater than, the number of signatures that would have been needed to place their name on the ballot, which is 500 for statewide minor party candidates. The rules governing the number of votes needed for write-in candidates are outlined in Ohio Revised Code 3513.23.

The list of statewide candidates who have already been certified and whose names will appear on the ballot is available here.