Aey loses another battle to get on the ballot

YOUNGSTOWN — U.S. District Judge Peter C. Economus has upheld the Ohio Supreme Court’s prohibition against the appearance of David P. Aey’s name on the March 4 Democratic primary ballot.

In a ruling late this afternoon, Judge Economus denied Aey’s request for an injunction to restore his name to the ballot and dismissed the case.

The federal judge’s ruling means Sheriff Randall A. Wellington will be unopposed on the primary ballot.

“This court ultimately determines that Ohio has important regulatory interests that justify the limited burdens” imposed by candidate eligibility requirements in state law, Judge Economus ruled.

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