Effective: August 15, 2012
Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 295 - 129th General Assembly
At the first primary election held by a newly formed political party meeting the requirements of sections 3517.011 and 3517.012 of the Revised Code, any qualified elector who desires to vote the new party primary ballot is not subject to section 3513.19 of the Revised Code and shall be allowed to vote the new party primary ballot regardless of prior political party affiliation.
Structure Ohio Revised Code
Chapter 3517 | Campaigns; Political Parties
Section 3517.01 | Political Party Definitions.
Section 3517.011 | Petition Form.
Section 3517.012 | Party Comes Into Legal Existence on Date of Filing.
Section 3517.016 | New Party Primary Vote Not Barred by Prior Party Affiliation.
Section 3517.02 | Controlling Committees of Major or Intermediate Political Party.
Section 3517.03 | Controlling Committees of Major or Intermediate Political Party Membership.
Section 3517.04 | Organization of State Central Committees.
Section 3517.07 | Parties or Groups Advocating Overthrow of Government by Force or Violence.
Section 3517.081 | Campaign Committee, Treasurer.
Section 3517.082 | Political Action Committee - Separate Segregated Fund.
Section 3517.09 | Coercing Political Contributions.
Section 3517.091 | Door-to-Door Solicitations for Political Contributions.
Section 3517.10 | Statements of Campaign Contributions and Expenditures.
Section 3517.101 | Gift to Pay for Office Facilities.
Section 3517.102 | Dollar Limits on Campaign Contributions.
Section 3517.103 | Deposit of Personal Funds in Candidate's Own Campaign Fund.
Section 3517.104 | Contribution Limitations Adjustments.
Section 3517.105 | Identification of Source of Political Advertising.
Section 3517.106 | Statements of Contributions and Expenditures Computerized by Secretary of State.
Section 3517.107 | Federal Political Committee Registration.
Section 3517.108 | Additional Contributions for Unpaid Debt.
Section 3517.109 | Disposal of Any Excess Funds and Excess Aggregate Contributions.
Section 3517.1011 | Notices and Disclosures Regarding Electioneering Communications.
Section 3517.1012 | Political Parties to Establish Restricted Funds - Deposits and Disbursements.
Section 3517.1014 | Transition Funds.
Section 3517.1015 | Disclosure of Contributions.
Section 3517.11 | Requirement of Filing Statement.
Section 3517.12 | Itemized Statement of Expenditures on Issues.
Section 3517.13 | Failure to File Statements.
Section 3517.14 | Ohio Elections Commission - Prior to 1996.
Section 3517.151 | Filing Complaints for Acts Occurring Before July 13, 1998.
Section 3517.152 | Ohio Elections Commission.
Section 3517.153 | Filing Complaint.
Section 3517.154 | Review of Complaint.
Section 3517.155 | Hearing on Complaint.
Section 3517.156 | Probable Cause Hearing.
Section 3517.157 | Time Limit for Complaint.
Section 3517.19 | Sale of Membership and Mailing Lists.
Section 3517.20 | Political Communications; Identification of Source.
Section 3517.22 | Infiltration of Campaign - False Statements in Campaign Materials - Issues.
Section 3517.23 | Rules for Administration of Campaign Finance and Advertising.
Section 3517.991 | Fine Schedule for Violations Before 8-24-95.
Section 3517.992 | Penalties for Violations on or After 8-24-95.
Section 3517.993 | Fine Schedule for Violations After 8-24-95.