❌ HB153
Include state, district school board members on partisan ballot
Summary
The bill requires state and school district board members to be nominated by primary election and to appear on the ballot with a party designation. It amends several sections of the Revised Code and repeals others related to the election process for these positions. The changes will first apply to the nomination of candidates for the State Board of Education and local boards of education starting with the next primary election held in an even-numbered year that is at least 120 days after the bill's effective date.
Rationale
The bill increases government control over the election process by mandating party designations for candidates, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of individual freedom and minimal government interference in personal choices. Both the LP and LPO platforms advocate for limited government and oppose measures that impose additional restrictions on individual rights.
Risks and Concerns
- Increases government control over elections
- Limits candidate options for voters
- May discourage independent candidates