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The deadline for filing for the March Primary is 4:00 p.m., December 20, 2023!

Write-In Filing Deadline, 4:00 p.m., January 8, 2024.

Here are the localities and roles up for election in Franklin County, and Ohio in for 2024:

2024 ELECTION SCHEDULE

Primary Election Day ……………………………………………………………………………….March 19, 2024 

Filing Deadline (90 days)……………………………………………………4:00 p.m., December 20, 2023 Write-In Filing Deadline (72 days)*………………………………………….4:00 p.m., January 8, 2024

Registration Closes (30 days)* ……………………………………………..9:00 p.m., February 20, 2024

Absentee Opens………………………………………………………………………………….February 21, 2024

Independent Filing Deadline…………………………………………………….4:00 p.m., March 18, 2024

General Election Day …………………………………………………………………………….November 5, 2024 

Filing Deadline (90 days)………………………………………………………….4:00 p.m., August 7, 2024

Write-In Filing Deadline (72 days)* …………………………………………4:00 p.m., August 26, 2024

Registration Closes (30 days)* ……………………………………………….. 9:00 p.m., October 7, 2024

Absentee Opens……………………………………………………………………………………. October 8, 2024

*In some instances, the statutory deadline falls on a day when the offices of the Secretary of State and boards of elections are closed. In those instances, the deadlines are extended, pursuant to R.C. 1.14, to the next succeeding day when the appropriate office is open for regular business hours.

OHIO SUPREME COURT

Filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. Call (877) 767-6446 for information.

Offices to be elected:
Justice (F.T.C. 1-1-2025) – Michael P. Donnelly

Justice (F.T.C. 1-2-2025) – Melody J. Stewart

UNITED STATES SENATE

Filed with the Ohio Secretary of State. Call (877) 767-6446 for information.

1 seat to be elected – Sherrod Brown

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-C Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………………………………. 1,000 Filing Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-C Signature Requirement………………………………………………………………………………………. 500 Filing Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-D Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………………………………. 5,000 Filing Fee ………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $150

UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Handouts required: Explanation of FDS (US House Committee on Ethics)

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-E Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………….. Min. 50 – Max. 150 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-E Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………. Min. 25 – Max. 75 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-F Signature Requirement………………………………………………..See below for particular district Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

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Offices to be elected:

Independent signature requirements: MIN MAX 2,621 7,863 2,555 7,665

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3rd District – Joyce Beatty

15th District – Mike Carey

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

2024 ELECTION SCHEDULE

OHIO SENATE

Handouts required: Joint Legislative Ethics Committee FDS, ORC Packet and Receipt,

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-F Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………….. Min. 50 – Max. 150 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-F Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………. Min. 25 – Max. 75 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-G Signature Requirement……………………………………………….See below for particular district. Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Offices to be elected:
16th District – Stephanie Kunze (2)

OHIO HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Independent signature requirements: MIN MAX 1,392 4,176

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Handouts required: Joint Legislative Ethics Committee FDS, ORC Packet and Receipt

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-F Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………….. Min. 50 – Max. 150 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-F Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………. Min. 25 – Max. 75 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-G Signature Requirement……………………………………………….See below for particular district. Filing Fee ……………………………….. $85.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee)

Offices to be elected:

1st District – Dontavius Jarrells (2)

2rd District – Latyna Humphrey (1)

3th District – Ismail Mohamed (1)

4th District – Mary Lightbody (3)

5th District – Richard Brown (3)

6th District – Adam Miller (4)
7th District – Allison Russo (3)
8th District – Beth Liston (3)
9 District – Munira Yasin Abdullahi (1)

10th District – David Dobos (1)

11th District – Anita Somani (1)

12th District – Brian Stewart (2) – Files in Pickaway County

Independent signature requirements:

MIN MAX

375 1,125

280 840
287 861
513 1,539
353 1,059
273 819
480 1,440
500 1,500
328 984
330 990
514 1,542

2024 ELECTION SCHEDULE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS

OHIO COURT OF APPEALS (10th District)

Handouts required: Board of Professional Conduct FDS, ORC Packet, Notice of Judicial Seminars, and Receipt
Major Party Candidate
Petition Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-FJ Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………….. Min. 50 – Max. 150 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2-FJ Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………. Min. 25 – Max. 75 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-G Signature Requirement………………………………………………………. Min. 4,268 – Max. 12,804 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Offices to be elected:
Judge (F.T.C. 2-9-2025) Laurel Beatty Blunt

Judge (F.T.C. 2-10-2025) Betsy Luper Schuster

FRANKLIN COUNTY OFFICES

Handouts required: Ethics Commission FDS, ORC Packet and Receipt

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-G Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………….. Min. 50 – Max. 150 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2-G Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………. Min. 25 – Max. 75 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-H Signature Requirement………………………………………………………. Min. 4,268 – Max. 12,804 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

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Offices to be elected:

County Commissioner (F.T.C. 1-2-2025) – Boyce

County Commissioner (F.T.C. 1-3-2025) – O’Grady

County Prosecutor (F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – Tyack

Clerk of Courts (F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – O’Shaughnessy

County Sheriff (F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – Baldwin

County Recorder (F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – O’Connor

County Treasurer (F.T.C. 9-1-2025) – Brooks Sullivan

County Engineer (F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – Robertson

County Coroner(F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – Overmire

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BOARD OF ELECTIONS

Offices to be elected: General Division

Judge (F.T.C. 1-3-2025) – Page

Judge (F.T.C. 1-4-2025) – Phipps

Judge (F.T.C. 1-6-2025) – K. Brown

Judge (F.T.C. 1-7-2025) – D. Hawkins

Judge (F.T.C. 1-8-2025) – McIntosh

2024 ELECTION SCHEDULE

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

Partisan Primary Ballot

Handouts required: Receipt of FDS, Local Candidate Packet and Receipt,
Notice of Judicial Seminars
Major Party Candidate
Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………2-GJ Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………….. Min. 50 – Max. 150 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Minor Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………2-GJ Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………. Min. 25 – Max. 75 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

Independent Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3-H Signature Requirement………………………………………………………. Min. 4,268 – Max. 12,804 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $80.00 ($50.00 petition filing fee & $30.00 O.E.C. fee)

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Domestic Relations Division

Judge (F.T.C. 1-1-2025) – Gill
Judge (F.T.C. 1-2-2025) – J. Brown

Judge(F.T.C. 1-5-2025) – Nobles

Judge(F.T.C. 1-10-2025) – M. Hawkins

2024 ELECTION SCHEDULE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS Page 5 of 5 STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Partisan Primary Ballot

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form…………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2-J Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………… Min. 5 – Max. 15 Filing Fee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….None Offices to be elected:

3rd Senate District (Man)
3rd Senate District (Woman)

15th Senate District (Man)

15th Senate District (Woman)

16th Senate District (Man)

16th Senate District (Woman)

25th Senate District (Man)

25th Senate District (Woman)

COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEE

Partisan Primary Ballot

Major Party Candidate

Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-L Signature Requirement…………………………………………………………………… Min. 5 – Max. 15 Filing Fee ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….None Offices to be elected:

One from each township and city ward (Democratic 4-year term, Republican 2-year term)

STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION

Non-Partisan General Election Ballot

Handouts required: Receipt of FDS, Local Candidate Packet and Receipt

Filing Deadline……………………………………………………………………………4:00 p.m., August 5 Petition Form……………………………………………………………………………………………………..3-Z Signature Requirement……………………………………………………………… Min. 100 – Max. 300 Filing Fee ……………………………….. $55.00 ($20.00 petition filing fee & $35.00 O.E.C. fee) Offices to be elected:

6th State Board of Education District (1 to be elected) – Miranda

7th State Board of Education District (1 to be elected) – Collins

Source: https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/BOEL-website/media/Election-Info/2024/(1)%20Primary%20Election%20-%20March%2019,%202024/(1)%20Notices%20of%20Election/2024-Election-Schedule-5.pdf

Franklin County needs energetic people to run for office! Libertarian elected officials get to make policy that reduces the scope of government and increases personal liberty.

We encourage first-timers to run for local offices in odd-numbered years. You must file a declaration of candidacy with the Franklin County Board of Elections, with completed petitions containing the number of signatures required for the office you are seeking.

Local offices include city and village council, township trustees, and school board members. With a term or two of local office, you will have the experience and credibility to run a successful campaign for county, state, or federal office, but if you have the qualifications to run for a different office, we won’t turn you down! Before starting your campaign, take a quick look at our “Candidate Quick Start Guide” video (27 minutes).

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Regional Development Meeting – Pickaway

Wed, July 27 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Learn about ballot access, running for local office, state and local issues, and developing a county party to support local candidates and issues.

Jackie Ray’s Grill 20 Cromley St 
Ashville, OH 43103 United States

Get directions and learn more: https://www.fclpo.org/event/regional-development-meeting-pickaway/

FCLP Committee Updates

During the 5/17/2022 business meeting for the Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio Central Committee the following actions were taken.

The following individuals were elected to the following roles:

Central Committee

  • Chair – Michael Sweeney
  • Vice-Chair – John Stewart
  • Treasurer – Chris Gill 
  • Secretary – Ken Holpp

Executive Committee

  • Chair – Michael Sweeney
  • Vice-Chair – Drake Lundstrom
  • Treasurer – Pat Hoffman
  • Secretary – Ken Holpp
  • At Large – Jordan Bertke
  • At Large – John Stewart
  • At Large – Chris Gill

After the elections we discussed and voted on the following changes to the FCLPO By-Laws:

Bylaw D – Central Committee, Section 2.

In the event the Secretary of State denies ballot access as a recognized party, Central Committee shall dissolve at the end of their term. After dissolution a new Executive Committee will be chosen by direct election and assume the duties of this committee not already conferred.

FCLP Bylaws. https://www.fclpo.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FranklinCountyBylaws_rev2022.pdf

These changes were adopted by unanimous vote and should be considered applied to the current Central and Executive Committee. 

Thanks to everyone for your patience and generous assistance.

Michael Sweeney

Chair, Franklin County Libertarians

2022 FCLP Central Committee Election Closed

The following individuals have been elected to the Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio Central Committee.

  • John S. Stewart – Gahanna Ward 04
  • Patrick J Hoffman – Madison Township
  • Kenneth D. Holpp – Worthington Ward 01
  • Michael Sweeney – Gahanna Ward 03
  • Jordan T Bertke – Hilliard Ward 04
  • David Nadolny – Worthington Ward 02

The meeting of the full committee, election for Central Committee officers and Executive Committee officers, will occur  at the next regular county party business meeting on May 17th, 2022.

FCLPO Central Committee Elections 2022

Please consider this the announcement for the 2022 Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio Central Committee election.

In the event the Secretary of State denies ballot access as a recognized party, Central Committee elections shall take place at a central location, at a time and place agreed upon by the outgoing Central Committee.
Elections shall be held in even-numbered years in the same month as the official state primary election.”

The LPO Office will be open to the public for voting in the Central Committee Election from 9am to 6pm, May 3rd, 2022.

After 6pm the votes will be tallied and the new Central Committee will be announced.
At the discretion of the new Central Committee a meeting may be held immediately to elect Central Committee officers, a new Executive Committee, and conduct other party business.
If no meeting is held the election for Central Committee officers and Executive Committee will be scheduled for the next regular ExCom meeting on May 17th, 2022.The following current Central Committee members are running for election. (If you would like to be added for election, please reply to this announcement before April 2nd, and include reliable contact information; contact name, phone and email, so we can be in touch.)

  • John S. Stewart – Gahanna Ward 04
  • Drake Lundstrom – Gahanna Ward 04
  • Patrick J Hoffman – Madison Township
  • Kenneth D. Holpp – Worthington Ward 01
  • Michael Sweeney – Gahanna Ward 03
  • Jordan T Bertke – Hilliard Ward 04
  • David Nadolny – Worthington Ward 02

Franklin County Libertarian Party
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6230 Busch Blvd, Suite 102
Columbus, Ohio 43229


Michael Sweeney
Secretary, Central Committee, Franklin County Libertarians

FCLPO Endorsements for Ohio 2020 Election

The Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio voted through their Central Committee to endorse candidates for the 2020 election.

Robert Leist for OH Assembly Representative District 72
https://www.leistforohio.com

Kevin Kahn – Congress Ohio District 1
https://kahn4congress.com/
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-1/

Steven Perkins – Congress District 4
https://www.facebook.com/Perkins4Ohio
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-4/

Oscar Herrera – State Representative District 96
https://electoscarherrera.com/
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-6/

Brandon Lape – Congress District 7
http://www.lapeforohio.com/
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-7/

Dyrone Smith – Council District 8
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-11/

John Stewart – Congress District 12
https://electjohnstewart.com
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-12/

Dr. Michael Fricke – Congress District 13
https://www.facebook.com/mikefricke2020
https://votefreeohio.com/congressional-district-13/

Learn about Drake Lundstrom

Do you have any experience you feel would suit you to this role? 

My name is Drake, and i am a relatively young libertarian at 24.  I have been involved with the liberty movement since 2014, and from 2014-2018, I was a member of a Young Americans for Liberty at the University of Cincinnati.  I spent 1 of those 4 years as treasurer, and 2 as president, and brought a club that was on the verge of collapse with roughly 4 remaining members to over 15 members regularly attending meetings, hosting the largest political debate on campus every semester, and with an email list of hundreds of other students.
Since graduating, I have stayed in the liberty movement mostly by moonlighting as a researcher for the libertarian infotainment channel freedom toons, and I occasionally contribute article or am interviewed on libertarian podcast as a policy expert.  I have done a small amount of volunteer work for the Franklin county libertarian party, tabling at a few different fairs and the gay pride parade, and am hoping to get more involved in the party in a position where I can make the most impact in pushing liberty forwards.
Other relevant leadership experience that I have had would be being the president of the UC kendo club for 2 years, UC marching band section leader for 2 years, and since graduating, I have been the rotary 6690 district outbound chair for youth exchange, and this last year joined the the executive committee of my local rotary club as a social media and youth services chair.
Please let me know if you have any question, and I would be happy to send links to interviews i have done if you want to hear about my positions on libertarainism in some more depth, and i have attached a photo of me, a photo of the YAL club I was part of at a state convention, and a photo of me with a few YAL friends at a Mises institute event, just to prove my libertarian street cred.
Thank you for your time,

Candidates for Central Committee and Executive Committee Roles

What are the Organizing Roles for Party Committees?

There are 4 roles open for the County Central Committee, and 7 roles open for the County Executive Committee. These roles are explained in the FCLPO By-Laws. Each of these roles has an important part to play in conducting party business.

Central Committee role candidates

Chair

Michael Sweeney

Vice Chair

Chad Harris

Secretary

Drake Lundstrom

Treasurer

Zachary Williams

Executive Committee role candidates

Chair

Christopher Gill

Vice Chair

Ken Holpp

Drake Lundstrom

Secretary

Ken Holpp

Treasurer

Pat Hoffman

At-Large

Michael Sweeney

John Stewart

Learn about Michael Sweeney

Do you have any experience you feel would suit you to this role? 

I have worked with the Franklin County Libertarians for the last 3 years, first as Vice Chair and then as Chair on the Executive Committee. I have also served on the Central Committee as Secretary.

Would you share any details about your background, philosophy or interests that might appeal to your fellow County Central Committee members?

My focus over the last three years has been on outreach, and growing our county party to better support local and state wide candidates for public office. Points of pride over the last three years include creation of a Legislative Committee to research, draft, propose and endorse issues based legislative campaigns, building a home grown outreach platform for phone banking and texting and keeping Franklin County Libertarians informed about local, county and statewide concerns.

Learn about Ken Holpp

Do you have any experience you feel would suit you to this role? 

I’ve been the Executive Committee Secretary for the past several years and I’d like to think I’ve done a good job at it.

Would you share any details about your background, philosophy or interests that might appeal to your fellow County Central Committee members?

I attended OU where I got a degree in Journalism. My wife and I are both Libertarians and both lean towards the Anarchist end of the spectrum.