The bill amends the Revised Code to require that candidates for state and school district board positions appear on the ballot with a political party designation. This new language mandates that candidates include the name of their nominated or certified political party, enhancing transparency in the electoral process by clearly indicating candidates' political affiliations to voters. Additionally, the bill removes certain positions, such as members of the state board of education, from the list of offices that do not require party designations, thereby standardizing the presentation of candidates on ballots.

Furthermore, the bill introduces procedures for nonpartisan primary elections for educational boards, allowing these boards to adopt resolutions with specific guidelines for candidate nominations and ballot designations. It clarifies the requirements for nominating petitions, including the number of signatures needed based on school district population and the timeline for filing. The bill aims to streamline the election process for these offices while ensuring voters are well-informed about candidates and their political affiliations.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 3501.01, 3505.03, 3505.04, 3513.254, 3513.255, 3513.256, 3513.259