How to Write-in this Candidate

In Ohio, a write-in candidate in a primary election refers to a candidate who is not printed on the official ballot but is eligible to receive votes if voters manually write the candidate's name on the ballot instead.

Write-in candidates must meet certain criteria to be considered valid, such as registering with the appropriate election authorities within a specified timeframe, in this instance it is the Fairfield County Board of Elections.

While voters have the option to write in a candidate of their choice, it is essential to follow the specific guidelines provided by the Ohio Secretary of State to ensure that the write-in vote is counted accurately.

Here is a graphic on what to do, as a voter, to write-in candidate “Michael Scarmack” House District 73.