COLUMBUS, Ohio — Secretary of State Frank LaRose says official ballots for Ohio's presidential primary on March 17 have been certified. LaRose on Tuesday announced the certification of 11 Democratic candidates and one Republican, President Donald Trump.
The Democrats are Michael Bennet, Joseph Biden, Michael Bloomberg, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Deval Patrick, Bernie Sanders and Tom Steyer. Democrat Andrew Yang was certified to receive write-in votes.
The Republican LaRose said Democratic candidate John Delaney failed to include a candidacy declaration on his petitions. LaRose said Republican Bill Weld lacked a list of authorized delegates and consent for any delegates to use his name.
Last summer, lawmakers voted to move Ohio’s primary to March 17, St. Patrick’s Day. Democrats complained conflicting with parades and other holiday festivities could make voting and finding poll workers difficult.
