COLUMBUS — “Judicial candidates in Ohio will appear on the ballot as Democrats and Republicans this November and will be able to speak more freely on political issues if a coalition of liberal interests prevails in a court case filed yesterday.
The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, the Ohio Democratic Party and three candidates for judicial offices petitioned the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio to strike down Ohio’s restrictions against judges identifying themselves by party affiliation or personally raising campaign cash.
Two weeks ago, the 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals – which encompasses Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan and Tennessee – struck down Kentucky’s restrictions on judicial politicking.” James Nash, The Columbus Dispatch.
