Petition Challenges, Election Contests, and Redistricting Cases

(A) Definitions As used in these rules: A “petition challenge” case is a case that invokes the jurisdiction of the (1) Supreme Court as provided for in Article II, Section 1g of the Ohio Constitution. (2) An “election contest” case is a case filed pursuant to R.C. 3515.08(B). A “redistricting” case is a case that invokes the jurisdiction of the Supreme (3) Court as provided for in Article XI, Section 9 or Article XIX, Section 3 of the Ohio Constitution. (B) Procedure (1) A petition-challenge case shall be filed as provided in Rule 14.01. (2) An election-contest case shall be filed as provided in Rule 14.02. (3) A redistricting case shall be filed as provided in Rule 14.03. Effective Date: January 1, 2013 Amended: September 24, 2021; January 1, 2023; April 1, 2025