“The federal court or the legislature must put their foot down. We need to move beyond Groundhog Day,” said one elections director.
"Vote Aqui Here" directs one of the signs in front of the Lake Shore Towers polling station in Lakewood Ohio, on Election Day, Nov. 6, 2012. The Ohio Association of Elections Officials, which represents members of the state's 88 county boards of elections, said Monday that as legislative primaries can't be held during the regular May 3 primary because of an ongoing redistricting fight, they should be moved to Aug. 2 instead.
passed by Republicans on the Ohio Redistricting Commission. The majority noted in its ruling that some other states hold their primaries as late as September. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.