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Provisional Ballot Procedures in Ohio

Robert Timothy Reagan, Margaret S. Williams, Marie Leary, Catherine R. Borden, Jessica L. Snowden, Patricia D. Breen, Jason A. Cantone
October 9, 2023

Schering v. Blackwell (Michael H. Watson, S.D. Ohio 1:04-cv-755)
On election day 2004, a voter filed a federal action challenging a directive by Ohio’s secretary of state on the handling of provisional ballots. After an informal status conference, the plaintiff decided not to pursue immediate relief.
Subject: Provisional ballots. Topic: Provisional ballots.

One of many Case Studies in Emergency Election Litigation.

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Election Litigation | Provisional Ballots | Emergency Proceedings | U.S. District Courts | S.D. Ohio