Ordering PAC checks? Ohio law requires that your Ohio PAC number be included on contribution checks. Federal law requires that multicandidate status be disclosed in writing with a contribution. Having this information printed on your checks, if applicable, will help you stay in compliance with these laws.
When writing a contribution check to a political party, trade association PAC or other political committee with multiple accounts (state, federal judicial, etc.), it is a best practice to designate the specific account to which your contribution applies. Otherwise, the recipient can allocate your contribution to a fund that you did not intend.
There are no excuses for missing a vote in Ohio. Beginning October 12, early ballots may be cast for the 2016 election. In an attempt to maximize accessibility and participation in the voting process, Ohio Secretary of State John Husted and the county boards of elections have established two methods of casting early ballots — in person or by mail.
Federal law and the laws of many states, including Ohio, specifically prohibit a person from making political contributions in the name of another. Yet many corporations still reimburse employees for political contributions, provide bonuses for political activity, or otherwise communicate that an employee’s salary is intended to be ...
Shortly before polls were to close during the 2016 Ohio primary election, an anonymous caller telephoned the clerk of the U.S. Southern District of Ohio to complain about an accident in the Cincinnati area that might make it difficult for voters to reach the polls.
As Election Day approaches, last minute television and radio ads tend to increase as candidates, political action committees and other entities rush to get their messages out before votes are cast.