Archive of Directives Previously Published (No Longer in Effect)

   

2021

• 2021-02: Chapter 2 Election Administration (PDF)
• 2021-03: Chapter 3 Voter Registration (PDF)
• 2021-04: Chapter 4 Ballots (PDF)
• 2021-05: Chapter 5 Absentee Voting (PDF)
• 2021-06: Chapter 6 Provisional Voting (PDF)
• 2021-07: Chapter 7 Election Day Voting (PDF)
• 2019-16: Chapter 8 Canvassing the Votes (PDF)
• 2019-30: Chapter 9 Post-Election Activities (PDF)
• 2019-31: Chapter 10 Voting Systems (PDF)
• 2019-17: Chapter 11 Petitions (PDF)
• 2021-08: Chapter 12 Candidates (PDF)
• 2016-26: Chapter 13 Political Parties (PDF)
• 2017-16: Chapter 14 Statewide Initiative & Referendum (PDF)
• 2019-33: Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Duties (PDF)

Back to top

2020

• Directive 2020-06: Order from Director of Health Dr. Amy Acton Closing Polls for the March 17, 2020 Presidential Primary Election (PDF) (rescinded)
• Directive 2020-05: Unforeseeably Confined or Hospitalized Voters, Curbside Voting, and Best Practices for the March 17, 2020 Election in Response to Coronavirus/COVID-19 (PDF) (rescinded)
• Directive 2020-04: Unofficial and Official Canvasses of the March 17, 2020 Primary Election (PDF) (rescinded)

Back to top

2019

• 2019-12: Chapter 2 Election Administration (PDF)
• 2019-13: Chapter 3 Voter Registration (PDF)
• 2019-14: Chapter 5 Absentee Voting (PDF)
• 2019-15: Chapter 7 Election Day Voting (PDF)
• 2019-18: Chapter 12 Candidates (PDF)
• 2019-19: Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Duties (PDF)
• 2019-26: Chapter 2 Election Administration (PDF)
• 2019-27: Chapter 4 Ballots (PDF)
• 2019-28: Chapter 5 Absentee Voting (PDF)
• 2019-29: Chapter 6 Provisional Voting (PDF)
• 2019-32: Chapter 12 Candidates (PDF)

Back to top

2018

• Directive 2018-31: Reporting of Security Events (PDF)
• Directive 2018-02: 2017 Annual Report of Expenses of the Board (PDF)
  • 2017 Annual Expense Report Form (PDF)

Back to top

2017

• 2017-14: Chapter 9 Post-Election Activities (PDF)
• Directive 2017-20: Unofficial and Official Canvasses of the November 7, 2017 General Election (PDF)
• Directive 2017-18: Ballots for November 7, 2017 General Election
  • November 7, 2017 Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2017-17 Chapter 15 Miscellaneous Duties (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2017-15 Chapter 11 Petitions (PDF)  * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2017-13 Chapter 8 Canvassing the Votes  (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2017-12 Chapter 3 Voter Registration  (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2017-11 Chapter 2 Election Administration (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2017-10: Updated Election Official Manual and Related Directives
• Directive 2017-09: County Contact with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security or Federal Bureau of Investigation in 2016
• Directive 2017-08: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of the Petition Proposing an Amendment to the Ohio Constitution (Marsy’s Law)
  • Manifest
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties
  • Part-Petitions Received from Other Counties
• Directive 2017-07: Pursuant to a Court Order Pursuant to a Court Order – Directives 2016-39, 2016-41, and 2016-45 Apply to May 2, 2017 Primary/Special Election
  • Court Order
  • Directive 2016-39: Provisional Ballots Cast by Voters Cancelled Since 2011 Under Ohio’s Supplemental Process
    • Court Order
  • Directive 2016-41: Pursuant to a Court Order – Rescinding Directive 2016-37 & Requiring the Delivery in Certain Circumstances of a Provisional Ballot to an Individual with a Personal Illness, Physical Disability, or Infirmity
    • Form 11-I-2
  • Directive 2016-45: Pursuant to a Court Order – The Issuance of Absentee Ballots to UOCAVA Voters who were Cancelled under the Supplemental Process in 2015, 2013, or 2011
    • Court Order
• Directive 2017-05: Unofficial and Official Canvasses of the May 2, 2017 Primary/Special Election
• Directive 2017-04: Ballots for May 2, 2017 Primary/Special Election
  • 2017 Statutory City
  • 2017 Statutory Village
  • 2017 QI
• Directive 2017-03: 2017 General Voter Records Maintenance Program – NCOA Process Only
  • InDesign Files for vendors
• Directive 2017-02: Absentee Voting - EOM Chapter 2 (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2017-01: Updated Election Official Manual and Related Directive

Back to top

2016

• 2016-22: Chapter 4 Ballots (PDF)
• Directive 2016-53: 2016 Annual Report of Expenses of the Board
  • Report Form
• Directive 2016-52: Implementation of Online Voter Registration
• Directive 2016-51:Appointments to the Board of Elections in Each County for Full Terms Commencing March 1, 2017; Board’s 2017 Reorganization
  • Ethics Policy
• Directive 2016-50: United States Elections Assistance Commission (EAC) Survey: 2014-2016
  • Survey (revised)
  • Supplemental Instruction Manual
• Directive 2016-49: Allegations of Voter Suppression or Voter Fraud in the November 8, 2016 General Election
• Directive 2016-38: Review of Voter-Identifying Fields on Absentee Ballot Identification Statements and Provisional Ballot Affirmations
• Directive 2016-48: Court Order - Cuyahoga County December 6, 2016 Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Court Order (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-47: Expedited Official Canvass & Certification of the November 8, 2016 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-46: Official Canvass of the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-44: Post-Election Cure Period for Absentee and Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-43: Reasonable Accommodation for a Voter with a Disability Who is Unexpectedly Hospitalized in an Out-of-County Hospital After the Absentee Ballot Request Deadline (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-42: Unofficial Canvass of the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-40: Mandatory Review of Directives Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-37: Court Order – Prohibition on Denying an Absentee Ballot Application from an Unregistered Elector (PDF)(opens in a new window) *Rescinded by Directive 2016-41
• Directive 2016-36: Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) *Temporary Directive- Rescinds and replaces Directive 2015-27*Rescinded byDirective 2017-01 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-35: Ballot Quantities and Important Reminders for the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-34: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of the Supplementary Part-Petitions Proposing an Initiated Statute (Drug Price Relief Act) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Received from Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Manifest (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • ODPRA Certification Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-33: Absentee Ballots – Mailing Envelopes and Notice to Absentee Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Special Notice to Absentee Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-32: Write-In Candidates for President and Vice President and U.S. Senator (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-31: Ballots and Candidates for the November 8, 2016 Presidential General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2016-30: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of Part-Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Received from Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Manifest (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • ODPRA Certification Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-29 Unofficial and Official Canvass of the September 13, 2016 Special Congressional Democratic Primary Election for the 8th Congressional District (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-28: Petitions for Independent Candidates for President and Vice President (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Received from Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-27: Statewide Initiative & Referendum - EOM Chapter 14 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-25: Petitions - EOM Chapter 11 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-24: Post-Election Activities - EOM Chapter 9 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-23: Election Day Voting - EOM Chapter 7 (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2016-21: Updated Election Official Manual and Related Directives (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-20: General Voter Records Maintenance Program – Supplemental Process (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-19: Special Congressional Primary Election (Democratic Party Only) in Ohio’s 8th Congressional District (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-18: Preparation for the Statewide Mailing of Absentee Ballot Applications for the November 8, 2016 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-17: 2016 General Voter Records Maintenance Program – NCOA Process Only (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-16: Mandatory Training for Precinct Election Officials (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-15: Voting System Battery & Server Maintenance (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-14: Unofficial and Official Canvass of the June 7, 2016 Special Congressional General Election for the 8th Congressional District (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-13: Ballot for June 7, 2016 Special Congressional General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2016-12: The Examination and Verification of Petitions from Independent Candidates for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • 2016 Statewide Independent Candidate Filing Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Received from Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-11: Post-Election Audit of the March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Audit Workbook (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-10: Official Canvass for the March 15, 2016 Presidential Primary Election (and Special Congressional Primary for the 8th Congressional District) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-09: Court Order – Voting locations in Hamilton, Clermont, Butler and Warren Counties ONLY to remain open until 8:30 PM; Reporting of results must continue to Secretary of State. (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-08: Issued Pursuant to Court Order (17 Year Old Voters) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • 17-Year-Old Voter Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • 17-Year-Old Voter Instructions - 8th Congressional District (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Judgment (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-07: Mandatory Review of Directives Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-06: Unofficial Canvass – March 15, 2016 Primary Election (and Special Congressional Primary Election for the 8th Congressional District) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-05: Ballot Quantities and Important Reminders for the March 15, 2016 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-04: Implementation of Electronic Pollbooks in 2016 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-03: Absentee Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Special Notice to Absentee Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-02: Republican Party Ballot for March 15, 2016 Primary and Special Congressional Primary Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Republican Primary Ballot (Special Congressional Primary for the 8th District, March 15, 2016) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2016-01: Re-Review of Ohio Drug Price Relief Act Part-Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2015

• 2015-28: Chapter 6 Provisional Voting (PDF)

• 2015-32: Chapter 10 Voting Systems (PDF) 

• Directive 2015-42: Primary Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Democratic Primary Ballot (March 15, 2016) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Republican Primary Ballot (March 15, 2016) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Green Primary Ballot (March 15, 2016) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Questions and Issues Primary Ballot (March 15, 2016) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-41: Annual Report of Expenses of the Board (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Report Form (XLSX) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-40: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of the Petition Proposing an Initiated Statute (Ohio Drug Price Relief Act) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Manifest (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certification (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Received From Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-39: Appointments to the Board of Elections in Each County for Full Terms Commencing March 1, 2016; Board’s 2016 Reorganization (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  
  • Ethics Policy (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-38: The Examination and Verification of Petitions from Candidates for Statewide Office (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Received From Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part-Petitions Sent to Other Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Candidate Certification Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-37: Miscellaneous Duties - EOM Chapter 15 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-36: Statewide Initiative and Referendum - EOM Chapter 14 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-35: Political Parties - EOM Chapter 13 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-34: Candidates - EOM Chapter 12 (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2015-33: Petitions - EOM Chapter 11 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-32: Voting Systems: EOM Chapter 10 (PDF) * Rescinded by Directive 2019-11 (PDF)
• Directive 2015-31: Post Election Activities - EOM Chapter 9 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-30: Canvassing the Votes - EOM Chapter 8 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-29: Election Day Voting - EOM Chapter 7 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-27: Absentee Voting - EOM Chapter 5 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-36 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-26: Ballots - EOM Chapter 4 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2016-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-25: Voter Registration - EOM Chapter 3 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-24: Election Administration - EOM Chapter 2 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2017-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-23: Election Official Manual and Related Directives (PDF)(opens in a new window):
• Directive 2015-22: Official Canvass for the November 3, 2015 General Election (PDF) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-21: Court Order - Voting locations in Hamilton County ONLY to remain open until 9:00 PM; No County may release statewide election results until 9:00 PM; Reporting of results must continue to Secretary of State. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• 2015-20: Special Congressional Primary & General Elections in Ohio's 8th Congressional District (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-19: Unofficial Canvass - November 3, 2015 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-18: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of the Initiative Petition Proposing an Addition to the Ohio Revised Code (Fresh Start Act) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certification Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Manifest (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part Petitions Sent (XLSX) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part Petitions Received (XLSX) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-17: Uniform Days and Hours for In-Person Absentee Voting for the November 3, 2015 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-16: State Issue 3 - Revised Ballot Language and Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Notice of Updated Ballot Language (PDF)(opens in a new window) (DOTX)
  • Final Certified Ballot Language Text - Revised Issue Three (DOTX) (opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-15: Ballot Quantities for the November 3, 2015 General Election(opens in a new window) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-14: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-13: Ballot Layout Instructions for the November 3, 2015 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-12: Verifying the Accuracy of District Relationships and Establishing the Order of Offices and Issues for General Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-11: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of the Supplemental Petition Proposing an Amendment to the Ohio Constitution (ResponsibleOhio) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certification Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Manifest (PDF)(opens in a new window)*Certified PDF can only be opened in Acrobat, Right-click to save to your computer.
• Directive 2015-10: Instructions Regarding the Review, Examination, and Verification of the Petition Proposing an Amendment to the Ohio Constitution (ResponsibleOhio) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Certification Form (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Manifest (PDF)(opens in a new window)*Certified PDF can only be opened in Acrobat, Right-click to save to your computer.
  • Part Petitions Sent (XLSX) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Part Petitions Received (XLSX) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-09: 2015 General Voter Records Maintenance Program (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-08: Official Canvass for the May 5, 2015 Primary/Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-07: Unofficial Canvass - May 5, 2015 Primary/Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-06: Ballot Quantities for Elections Held on May 5, 2015 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-05: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-04: Primary and Special Election Ballot Layout Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-03: Verifying the Accuracy of District Relationships; Establishing the Order of Offices and Issues for Primary and/or Special Elections Ballots; Board Duties When a Primary Election is Eliminated by Operation of Law (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-02: Enhancing Voter Access to Public Information (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2015-01: Allegations of Voter Suppression or Voter Fraud (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2014

• Directive 2014-38: 2014 Annual Report of Expenses of the Board (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • 2014 Annual Expense Reporting Form (XLSX) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-37: United States Elections Assistance Commission Survey: 2013-2014 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • 2014 EAVS Data Entry Template (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-36: Post-Election Audits (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-35: Rescinding Directive 2014-33 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-34: Mandatory Review of Directives Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-33: Federal Court Order for Boards of Elections to Provide Absentee Ballots through 3:00 p.m. on Election Day to Persons Jailed after 6:00 p.m. the Friday before Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2014-35 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-32: Official Canvass for the November 4, 2014 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-31: Unofficial Canvass - November 4, 2014 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-30: Uniform Days and Hours for In-person Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Settlement Agreement, NAACP v. Husted, (Case No. 2:14-CV-404) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-29: Access to Polling Locations and Verification of Accessible Polling Locations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-28: Uniform Days and Hours for In-Person Absentee Voting for the November 4, 2014 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2014-30 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-27: Contacting Voters with Incomplete Absentee Ballot Identification Envelopes (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-26: Ballot Quantities (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-25: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-24: Ballot Layout Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2014-23: Backup Optical Scan Ballots for Voters in Counties using DRE Voting Machines as their Election Day Voting System for the November 4, 2014 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-22: Verifying the Accuracy of District Relationships and Establishing the Order of Offices and Issues for the November 4, 2014 General Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-21: Mandatory Training for Precinct Election Officials (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-20: Determining the Validity of Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-19: Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-18: Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-17: Uniform Days and Hours for In-Person Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Settlement Agreement, NAACP v. Husted, (Case No. 2:14-CV-404) (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-16: Election Administration Plans (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-15: Preparation for the Statewide Mailing of Absentee Ballot Applications for the November 4, 2014 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-14: 2014 General Voter Records Maintenance Program (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-13: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-12: Official Canvass for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-11: Establishing a Transparency Committee (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-10: Unofficial Canvass - May 6, 2014 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-09: Ballot Quantities for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-08: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-07: Ballot Layout Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2014-06: Fair and Uniform Days and Hours for In-Person Absentee Voting for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election and November 4, 2014 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-05: Statewide Candidates for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-04: Verifying the Accuracy of District Relationships and Establishing the Order of Offices and Issues for the May 6, 2014 Primary Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-03: 2013 Annual Report of Expenses of the Board (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-02: Instructions Regarding the Examination and Verification of Petitions from Candidates for Statewide Office (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2014-01: Uniform Days and Hours for In Person Absentee Voting (May 6, 2014 Primary Election) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2013

• Directive 2013-21: Appointments to the Board of Elections in Each County for Full Terms Commencing March 1, 2014; Board's 2014 Reorganization (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Directive 2007-35 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 300 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 302-A (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 302-B (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 303 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 304 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 350 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-20: Official Canvass for November 5, 2013 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-19: Unofficial Canvass - November 5, 2013 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-18: Referendum Petition Against Substitute H.B. No. 7 of the 130th General Assembly (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-17: Instructions Regarding the Examination and Verification of State Issue Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window) Replaced by Directive 2015-10 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-16: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-15: Ballot Quantities for the November 5, 2013 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-14: Ballot Layout Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-13: Verifying the Accuracy of District Relationships and Establishing the Order of Offices and Issues for the November 5, 2013 General Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-12: Initial Petitions Filed re: Prospective Referendum Petition Against Substitute H.B. No. 7 (Sweepstakes) of the 130th General Assembly (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-11: Examining Voter Registration Addresses (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-10: 2013 General Voter Records Maintenance Program (National Change of Address and Supplemental Processes); Grounds for Registration Cancellations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-09: Official Canvass for May 7, 2013 Primary/Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-08: Ensuring a More Accurate and Efficient Statewide Voter Registration Database (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-07: Unofficial Canvass - May 7, 2013 Primary/Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-06: Ballot Quantities for Elections Held on May 7, 2013 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-05: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-04: Primary and Special Election Ballot Layout Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2013-03: Verifying the Accuracy of District Relationships; Establishing the Order of Offices and Issues for Primary and/or Special Elections Ballots; Board Duties When a Primary Election is Eliminated by Operation of Law (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-02: Continued Ballot Access for Minor Political Parties in Ohio in 2013 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2013-01: Allegations of Voter Suppression or Voter Fraud (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2012

• Directive 2012-58: EAC Survey (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-57: Annual Report of Expenses of the Board (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-56: Post Election Audits (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Mandatory Review of Directives Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-54: Determining the Validity of Provisional Ballots and the Modified NEOCH Consent Decree (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2014-20 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-53: Additional Valid Changes of Address Submitted by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-52: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-51: Official Canvass and Report Forms for November 6, 2012 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-50: Uniform Days and Hours for In-Person Absentee Voting from November 3, 2012 through November 5, 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-49: Unofficial Canvass - November 6, 2012 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-48-2: Contacting Absentee Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2014-18 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-48: Contacting Absentee Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2014-18 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-47: Campaign Contributions by Medicaid Providers to Candidates for Attorney General or Prosecuting Attorney (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-46: Security of Board of Elections Office, Security, Proper Storage, and Transport of Voting Equipment, Ballots, and Election Data Media (PDF)(opens in a new window) *Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-45: State Issue 2 - Revised Ballot Language and Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2012-44: SEIU v. Husted (PDF)(opens in a new window) * RescindedbyDir2012-54 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-43: Eligibility of Former Ohio Residents to Vote in a Presidential Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-42: Obama for America v. Husted (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-41: Candidates for President and Vice President; Write-In Candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-40: Obama Decision: Voting Hours (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-42 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-39: Candidates for Statewide Office (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-38: Ballot Proofing Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-37: Ballot Quantities (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-36: In Person Absentee Voting Eligibility Verification (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2014-18 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-35: In Person Absentee Voting Days and Hours (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-34: Ballot Layout Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-33: Instructions Regarding the Examination and Verification of Nominating Petitions From Independent Joint Candidates for President and Vice-President (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-32: Online Change of Address System (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-31: General Election Ballot - Order of Offices and Issues (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-30: Pre-Election Voter Challenges (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-29: Polling Location Conduct and Media Access (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-28: Supplemental Petition Proposing an Amendment to the Ohio Constitution (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-27: Backup Optical Scan Ballots for Voters in Counties using DRE Voting Machines (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-26: Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) 8 Rescinded by Dir 2014-18 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Directive 2012-48 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-25: Review of Petitions Proposing an Amendment to the Ohio Constitution (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-24: Preparation for the Statewide Mailing of Absentee Ballot Applications for the November 6, 2012 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-23: Minimum Qualifications for Directors and Deputy Directors (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-22: Remaking Optical Scan Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-21-2: Observers (PDF)(opens in a new window) 8 Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-21: Observers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-20: UOCAVA Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) 8 Rescinded by Dir 2014-19 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 120 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-19: Ensuring a More Accurate and Efficient Statewide Voter Registration Database (PDF)(opens in a new window) * RescindedbyDir2013-08 (PDF)(opens in a new window)* Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-18: Using the 'STEVE' Database to Cancel Voter Records of Deceased Ohioans (PDF)(opens in a new window)* Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-17: Maximum Duplicate Voter Record Threshold (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-16: Revisions to BMV and SSA Voter Records Information Verification Program (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-15: Mandatory Training for Precinct Election Officials (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-14: Election Administration Plans (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-13: Instructions Regarding the Examination and Verification of Nominating Petitions from Independent Candidates for Statewide Office (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-12: Post-Election Audits (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-11: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Replaced by Dir 2012-52 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-10: Official Canvass and Support Forms for the March 6, 2012 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-09: Access to Polling Locations and Verification of Accessible Polling Locations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Replaced by Dir 2014-29 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-08: Unofficial Canvass - March 6, 2012 Primary Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-07: Supplemental petition proposing an addition to the Ohio Revised Code (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-06: Reminder to Boards of Elections to Comply with the NEOCH Consent Decree and Post Required Notices (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-05: Addition of William M. O'Neill as a Candidate for Ohio Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-04: Backup Optical Scan Ballots for Voters in Counties Using DRE Voting Machines as Their Election Day Voting System for the March 6, 2012 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * RescindedbyDir2012-27 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-03: First Choice for President for March 6, 2012 Primary Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-02: Candidates for U.S. Senator and Justice of the Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2012-01: Determining the Validity of Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * RescindedbyDir2012-54 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Form 12-B: Provisional Ballot Affirmation (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Frequently Asked Questions: New Provisional Ballot Envelope (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2011

• Directive 2011-49: List of Candidates Certified to the March 6, 2012 Primary Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Candidate Reporting Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-48: Voting System Battery Maintenance (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-47: Election Administration Plans (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-46: 2011 Annual Report: Expenses of the Board (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-45: Ballots for March 6, 2012 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2011-44: Initiative Petition Proposing an Addition to the Ohio Revised Code filed December 22, 2011 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-43: Challenges Based on Party Affiliation (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-42: Appointments to the Board of Elections in Each County for Full Terms Commencing March 1, 2012 and Reorganization (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-41: Sub. H.B. 369 (Deadlines and Information Regarding 2012 Primary) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-40: Instructions Regarding the Examination and Verification of Petitions from Candidates for Statewide Office (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-39: Supplemental Referendum Petition Against Am. Sub. H.B. No. 194 of the 129th General Assembly (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-38: Continued Ballot Access for Minor Political Parties in Ohio in 2012 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-37: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-36: Official Canvass and Report Forms for November 8, 2011 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-35: Initial Petitions Filed re: Prospective Referendum Petition Against Substitute House Bill No. 319 (Congressional Districts) of the 129th General Assembly (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-34: (Issued pursuant to court order) Reminder to Boards of Elections to Comply with the NEOCH Consent Decree and Post the Required Notice (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-33: Directing Voters to the Correct Precinct and Polling Location (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• H.B. 319, Congressional Redistricting, Statehouse Legislative Redistricting and New Mandatory Mailing Requirement (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2011-41 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-31: Unofficial Canvass (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-30: Referendum Petition Against HB 194 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-29: Rescinding Directive 2011-24 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-28: Libertarian Candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-27: General Election Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2011-26: Prohibition Against Mailing Unsolicited Absentee Applications (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2014-18 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-25: Initial Petitions Filed re: Prospective Referendum Petition Against Am. Sub. H.B. 194 (Elections Enhancement Law) of the 129th General Assembly (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-24: Withdrawal of Candidacy (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2011-29 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-23: Initial Petition Filed Prospective Ref. on Am Sub 194 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-22: Reviewing Circulator Statements on Statewide Issue Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Replaced by Dir 2013-17 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-21: Constitutional Amendment Proposed by Initiative Petition (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-20: State Issue Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-19: Upgrade to Assure 1.2 for Premier Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-18: Petition Pre-Check Practices (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-17: Instructions Regarding the Examination and Verification of State Issue Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Replaced by Dir 2013-17 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-16: Reminder to Boards of Elections to Comply with the NEOCH Consent Decree and Post the Required Notice (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-15: General Voter Records Maintenance Program (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-14: Initial Petitions Filed re: Prospective Referendum Petition Against Am. Sub. S.B. No. 5 (collective bargaining law affecting public employees) of the 129th General Assembly (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-13: Initial Petitions Filed Against SB 5 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-12: Recounts (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-11: Official Canvass and Report Forms May 3, 2011 Primary/Special Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-10: Unofficial Canvass (May 3 Primary Election) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-09: 17-Year-Old Voters in a Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-08: 2011 Primary Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2011-07: Candidate Report Form for 2011 Primary Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-06: Submission of Tie Votes (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-05: Directive 2011-04 and the Mandatory Recount for Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-04: State ex rel. Painter et al. v. Brunner (PDF)(opens in a new window) - Superseding Directive 20I1-03 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-03: "Wrong Precinct, but Correct Polling Place" Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir 2011-04 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-02: Issued Pusuant to Court Order - Hamilton County (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2011-01: Minor Political Parties (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2010

• Directive 2010-103: Board Member Training Requirements and Director and Deputy Director Training Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-102: Mandatory Duty of a Board of Elections to Conduct Investigations Relating to Violations of Title XXXV of the Revised Code and to Report the Findings of Such Investigations to the Secretary of State and to the County Prosecutor (PDF)(opens in a new window) * RescindedbyDir2013-01 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-101: Post-Election Audits (PDF)(opens in a new window) * RescindedbyDir2013-01 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-100: Guidelines for Identifying and Rectifying Sharing Violation Errors During Upload (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-99: Instructions for Processing and Scanning Optical Scan Regular Ballots Placed in the Emergency/Auxiliary Ballot Bin (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-98: Election Day Voter Challenges Based Upon a Failure to Match Voter Record Information in the Statewide Voter Registration Database with Bureau of Motor Vehicles and/or Social Security Administration Records (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-30 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-97: Privacy of Provisional Voter and Provisional Ballot Information (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-96: Guidelines for Determining the Validity of Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-06 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-95: Issuance and Acceptance of Absentee Ballots For Boards of Elections That Have Established an Alternate Polling Location For In-Person Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-30 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-94: Voter Eligibility and Challenges Regarding Absentee Ballots Based Upon Data Discrepancies from Federal and State Database Matches (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-30 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-93: Guidelines for Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-92: Voting Rights of Persons Convicted of a Felony (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-91: Voting Rights of Persons Facing Home Foreclosure (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-90: Cancellation of a Voter's Registration Due To the Death of the Voter (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-18 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-89: Processing Duplicate Voter Registrations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-88: Bilingual Voter Registration Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-87: Steps that the Hamilton County Board of Elections Must Take as Part of the Investigation of 849 Provisional Ballots as Ordered by Judge Dlott (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2011-02 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-86: Cancellation of a Voter's Registration Due to Death of Voter (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-85: Post-Election Audits for November 2, 2010 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-84: EAC Survey (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-83: Annual Report (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-82: Pollworker Training Expense Reimbursement(opens in a new window) * (PDF)(opens in a new window)Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-81: Precinct Reporting Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-80: Supplemental Procedures Regarding the 849 Provisional Ballots Subject to the Court Order (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2011-02 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-79: Supplemental Procedures Regarding Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-78: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-77: Official Canvass and Report Forms for November 2, 2010 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-76: Provisional Ballots Must be Made Available from 7:00 pm until 7:30 pm at Specific, Previous Polling Locations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-75: Privacy of Provisional Voter and Provisional Ballot Information (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-74: Guidelines for Determining the Validity of Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-06 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-73: Directive Issued Pursuant to Court Order (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-72: Unofficial Canvass November 2, 2010 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-71: Voting Rights of Persons Convicted of a Felony (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-70: Guidelines for Identifying and Rectifying Sharing Violations Errors During Upload (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-100 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-69: Election Day Challenges Based on Failure to Match (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-98 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-68: Guidelines for Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-67: Early Voting Statistics Report (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-66: Voting Rights of Persons Facing Home Foreclosure (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-65: Bilingual Voter Registration Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-64: 2010 General Election Ballots in Specified Precincts In Cuyahoga County Pursuant To Federal Court Agreement and Order (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-63: Notifying UOCAVA Voters of Errors or Omissions on Absentee Ballot Identification Envelopes and Absentee Ballot Statement of Voter Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-20 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-62: Processing UOCAVA Voter Requests (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-20 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-61: Optical Scan Ballots for Voters in Counties Using DRE Machines (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-27 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-60: Board of Elections to Hold Hearing (Mahoning County) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-59: 2010 General Election Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-58: Official Canvass - 3rd Congressional District - July 13, 2010 Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-57: Unofficial Report for Third District Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-56: Revisions to BMV and SSA Voter Records Information Verification Program; Grounds for Registration Cancellation (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-16 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-55: Performance Standards for Poll Workers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-54: Nominating Petition of Frank Patrick Cunnane and Michael Mendlovic joint candidates for the office of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-53: Nominating Petition of Michael L. Pryce for the office of U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-52: Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-51: Major Political Party Central and Executive Committee Reports (PDF)(opens in a new window) 8 Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-50: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-78 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-49: Official Canvass and Report Forms for May 4, 2010Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-48: Directive Issued Pursuant to Court Order (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-47: Unofficial Canvass May 4, 2010Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-46: 17-year-old Voters in the Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-45: Robert Owens Certified to the 2010 Constitution Party Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-44: Challenges to Electors Requesting Absent Voter Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2011-43 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-43: Applications for absent voter's ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-42: 2010 Primary Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-41: Poll Worker Training Reimbursement (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-40: 2009 Annual Reports (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-39: List of Certified Primary Candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-38: Supplemental Referendum Petition (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-37: Reorganization Meeting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-36: Petition of Matthew P. Cantrell for Treasurer of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-35: Petition of Charles R. Earl for Secretary of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-34: Petition of L. Michael Howard for Auditor of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-33: Petition of Marc Allan Feldman for Attorney General (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-32: Petition of Ken Matesz and Margaret Ann Leach for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-31: Petition of Steven R. Linnabary for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-30: Petition of Daniel H. LaBotz for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-29: Petition of Dennis S. Spisak and Anita Rios for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-28: Petition of Robert M. Owens for Attorney General (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-27: Petition of Eric W. Deaton for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-26: Petition of Maryellen O'Shaughnessy for Secretary of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-25: Petition of David Pepper for Auditor of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-24: Petition of David A. Yost for Auditor of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-23: Petition of Steve Christopher for Attorney General (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-22: Petition of Michael DeWine for Attorney General (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-21: Petition of Robert J. Portman for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-20: Petition of Traci Johnson for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-19: Petition of Charlena Renee Bradley for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-18: Petition of Ted Strickland and Yvette McGee Brown for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-17: Petition of John R. Kasich and Mary Taylor for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-16: Petition of Richard Cordray for Attorney General (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-15: Petition of Seth A. Morgan for Auditor of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-14: Petition of Paul E. Pfeifer for Justice of the Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-13: Petition of Mary Jane Trapp for Justice of the Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-12: Petition of Judith Ann Lanzinger for Justice of the Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-11: Petition of Eric Brown for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-10: Petition of Maureen O'Connor for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-09: Petition of Jon Husted for Secretary of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-08: Petition of Sandra O'Brien for Secretary of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-07: Petition of Joshua A. Mandel for Treasurer of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-06: Petition of Kevin L. Boyce for Treasurer of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) 8 Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-05: Petition of Lee Fisher for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-04: Petition of Jennifer Brunner for U.S. Senate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-03: Circulation of petitions by individuals convicted of felony offenses (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-02: Minimum Qualifications for Directors and Deputy Directors of Boards of Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2010-01: Referendum Petition on certain sections of Am. Sub. HB 1 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2009

• Directive 2009-21: Continued ballot access in Ohio for minor political parties (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2011-01 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-20: Precinct Reporting Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-19: REVISED Appointments to Board of Elections for Full Term Commencing 3/1/2010 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-19: Appointments to Board of Elections for Full Term Commencing 3/1/2010 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-18: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-17: Official Canvass (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-16: Unofficial Canvass - November 3, 2009 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-15: Conducting Post-Election Audit for September 15, 2009 Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-14: Initial filing of petition on proposed referendum on certain sections of Am. Sub. H.B. 1 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-13: 2009 General Election Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-12: Precinct Voter Registration List Delivery, Posting, and Marking Instructions for Boards of Elections Administering A Special Election on Tuesday, August 4, 2009 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-11: County Board of Elections - Elections Administration Plan (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2011-47 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-10: State Issue Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-09: Directive 2007-09 No Longer In Effect (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-08: Poll Worker Compensation Increase (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-07: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-06: Official Canvass and Report Forms for May 5, 2009 Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-05: 2009 General Voter Records Maintenance Program (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-04: Unofficial Canvass - May 5, 2009 Primary/Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-03: Candidate Report form for 2009 Primary Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-02: 17-year old Voters in May 5 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-01: 2009 Primary Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2008

• Directive 2008-122: EAC Survey: 2006-2008 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-121: Provisional Statistics (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-120: Reimbursement of Costs of Training Poll Workers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-119: 2008 Annual Report (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-118: Ohio Supreme Court Opinion 2008-Ohio-6333 (Franklin County) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-117: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-116: Directive Issued to Court Order - Reasonable Accommodation for Disabled Absentee Voters who are Homebound (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-115: Official Canvass- 11th Congressional District - November 18, 2008 Special Congressional Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-114: Board Members' Duty to Attend Emergency Meetings(opens in a new window) * (PDF)(opens in a new window)Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-113: Post Election Audits for November 4, 2008 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-112: Unofficial Report - 11th District - November 18, 2008, Special Congressional Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-111: Official Canvass and Report Forms for November 4 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-110: Ensuring Voter Intent Is Carried Out In Precinct-Based Optical Scan Counties (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-22 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-109: Notifying Voters of Absentee Ballot ID Envelope Errors (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-108: Ballots to be Included in Unofficial Canvass (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-107: Offering Optical Scan Ballots in the Event of Long Lines (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-27 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-106: Instructions for Processing and Scanning Optical Scan Regular Ballots Placed in the Emergency/Auxiliary Ballot Bin (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-105: Unofficial Canvass - for the November 4, 2008 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-104: Guidelines for Identifying and Rectifying Sharing Violations Errors During Upload (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-70 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-103: Directive Issued Pursuant to Court Order (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-102: Processing Duplicate Voter Registrations and Identifying Deceased Registered Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-101: Guidelines for Determining the Validity of Provisional Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-06 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-100: Voter Eligibility and Challenges Regarding Absentee Ballots Based Upon Data Discrepancies from Federal and State Database Matches (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-94 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-99: Election Day Voter Challenges and Provisional Voting Based Upon Failure to Match information on the Statewide Voter Registration Database with Bureau of Motor Vehicles and/or Social Security Administration Records (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-69 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-98: Official Canvass- 11th Congressional District - October 14, 2008 Special Congressional Democratic Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-97: Directive Issued Pursuant to Court Order-Observers During In-Person Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-96: Mandatory duty of boards of elections to conduct investigations relating to election integrity and to resident qualifications of electors and to report the findings of such investigations to the Secretary of State and county prosecutors (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-102 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-95: Unofficial Report - 11th District - October 14, 2008, Special Congressional Democratic Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-94: Supplemental State Issue Petition - Proposing a Partial Referendum of Sub. H.B. 545 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-93: Directive Issued Pursuant to Court Order (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-92: Effect of Am. Sub. H.B. 350 in Issuance of Directives (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-91: Ballots Issued to In Person Absentee Voters During the Five-Day "Overlap" Period (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-90: Pre-Election Tests of Central Tabulation Systems (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-89: Logic and Accuracy Testing (L&A) of Voting Machines and Public Test (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-88: Polling Location Checklist for Polling Place Supplies (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-87: Posting Summary Statements of Precinct Elections Results at Polling Locations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-86: Procedures for Handling Optical Scan Ballots When a Ballot Box is at or Near Capacity Prior to the Close of the Polls (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-85: Instructions for Closing the Polls and Reconciliation of Paper Ballots for Tabulation (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-84: Candidates for State Board of Education, County Court Judge and Write-Ins (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-83: 2008 General Election Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-82: Guidelines for Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2010-93 (PDF)(opens in a new window), Dir2010-68 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-81: Guidelines for Provisional Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-79: Required Procedures in Administering Voter Challenge Statutes, R.C. 3503.24 and 3505.19 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-30 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-78: Eligibility of Former Ohio Residents to Vote in Presidential General Election in Ohio (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded byDir2012-43 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-77: Minimum requirements and best practices for poll worker training (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-76: State Issue Petition - Proposing a Partial Referendum of Sub. H.B. 545 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-75: Special Congressional Election to fill vacancy in Ohio's 11th Congressional District due to death of U.S. Representative Stephanie Tubbs Jones (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-74: County Board of Elections Security and Risk Mitigation Plan (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-73: Minimum Security Requirements of Vote Tabulation Servers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-72: Internet Access, Networking, Installing or Downloading Software, and Modem Access on Voting Equipment (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-71: Nominating Petition of Richard A. Duncan and Robert C. Culbertson for President and Vice President, Respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-70: Nominating Petition of Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez for President and Vice President, Respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-69: Remake of Optical Scan Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-22 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-68: Voting Machine Delivery Requirements (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-67: Procedures for Processing Absent Voter's Ballots Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-66: Instructions to Voters for Absent Voter Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-65: Precinct Polling Location Arrangement and Diagram for Counties Using DREs (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-64: Guidelines for Voting Machine Acquisition and Allocation (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-63: Processing Voter Registration Applications Received the Week Immediately Preceding a Voter Registration Deadline (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-62: State Issue Petition - Supplemental Initiative Petition - Proposing a Statute - Paid Sick Leave for Ohio Employees (Healthy Families Act) (PDF)(opens in a new window)* Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-61: State Issue Petition - Proposing a Constitutional Amendment - Casino Petition (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-60: Procedures for Court Orders (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-59: Optical Scan Ballots for Voters in Counties Using DRE Voting Machines (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-27 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-58: Nominating Petition of James N. Clymer and Chuck Baldwin for President and Vice Presdent, Respectively (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-57: Minimum Security, Access, Inventory Control, Storage and Preservation Requirementsfor Ballots and Election Data Media (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-56: Security of Boards of Elections Offices as well as the Minimum Storage, Security, Access and Inventory Control Requirements for Voting Systems Equipment at the Board of Elections Office (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-55: R.C. 3501.19 Notices of Elections Implementation of Appropriation for Absentee Ballot Applications in Am, Sub. H.B. 562 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-54: Voting Machine Key Card Management (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-53: Procedures to List Previously-Affiliated Voters Where No Party Affiliation was recorded at March 4, 2008 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-52: Complying with Secretary of State's Procedures for Processing Duplicate Voter Registrations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-51: PollWorker Compensation Increased under State and Federal Law (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-50: Standards for Establishing an Alternate Polling Location for Absentee Voting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-49: Initial filing of petition on proposed referendum on Section 3 of Sub. H.B. 545 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-48: New filing of petition on proposed referendum on Sub H.B. 545 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-47: Prohibiting the Outsourcing of Mailing of Absentee Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-46: Petition of Robert M. Owens - Unexpired Term for Ohio Attorney General (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-45: Initial filing of petition on proposed referendum on Sub. H.B. 545 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-44: Verification of Handicapped Accessible Polling Locations (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-09 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-43: Survey - Post Election Audits for the March 4, 2008 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-42: Party Affiliation Of Voters Not Signing #10-W or #10-X Forms or Where No Party Ballot Was Recorded For Previously Affiliated Voter (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-41: Central and Executive Committee Reports (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-40: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-39: Post-Election Audits (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-38: Primary Official Canvass (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-37: Certain Precincts Remaining Open Until 9:00 p.m. Pursuant to Federal Court Order and No Reporting of Results for the March 4 Primary Election Until 9:00 p.m. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-36: Polls Remaining Open until 9:00 p.m. in Sandusky County and No Reporting of Results until 9:00 p.m. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-35: Sandusky County Only (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-34: Manual Hand Count Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-33: Mid-Day Pickups on Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-32: Unofficial Canvass (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-31: Reorganization Meeting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-30: Ballot Shortages or Machine Failures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-29: Observers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-21 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-28: Logic and Accuracy Testing (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-27: Pollworker Compensation Rule (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-26: Procedures For Processing Absent Voter's Ballots Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-26 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-25: Polling Place Security and Voting Equipment, Supplies and/or Ballots Chain of Custody Form (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-46 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-24: Survey- Transport of Ballots and Voting Equipment (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-23: Annual Reports (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-22: 17-Year-Old Voters in the March 4 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-21: Optical Scan Ballots - Central Count (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-20: Withdrawn Candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-19: Reporting Forms for Primary Candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-18: Presidential Primary Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-17: New Deadline for Voting System Survey Questions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-16: Petition of Delegates and Alternates for Mike Huckabee - Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-15: Petition of Delegates and Alternates for Mitt Romney - Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-14: Petition of Delegates and Alternates for Ron Paul - Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-13: Petition of Delegates and Alternates for Rudy Giuliani - Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-12: Petition of Delegates and Alternates for Fred Thompson - Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-11: Petition of Frances A. Netting - Delegate for Bill Richardson - Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-10: Petition of Matthew A. Trafis - Delegate for Dennis Kucinich - Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-09: Petition of Ted Strickland - Delegate for Hillary Clinton - Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2009-08: Petition of Joseph D. Russo: Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-07: Petition of Peter M. Sikora: Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-06: Petition of Eric H. Kearney - Delegate for Barack Obama - Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-05: Petition of M. Joyce Patton - Delegate for John Edwards - Democratic (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-04: Petition of Maureen O'Connor: Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-03: Petition of Evelyn L. Stratton: Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-02: Required Board Meeting - Voting System Questions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2008-01: Optical Scan Ballots for Voters in Counties using DREs (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-27 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2007

• Directive 2007-38: Pollworker Training Reimbursement (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-37: Healthy Families Act - Initiative Petition - Proposing a Statute (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-36: Official Canvass - 5th District - Special Congressional Election, Official Special Congressional Election Report and the Official Certification by Most Populous County Report (Wood County only) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-35: Ethic Policy for Secretary of State employees, Board of Elections employees and Board members (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-34: Recommendations for Appointments to Board of Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-33: Unofficial Report - 5th District - Special Congressional Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-32: Retention and security of personal voter information (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-31: Remake of Optical Scan Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-22 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-30: Recount Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-29: Official Canvass and Report Forms for November 6 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-28: Official Canvass - 5th Congressional District - November 6 Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-27: Instructions to the Putnam County Board of Elections for Tallying and Securing the Ballots in the Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-26: Instructions for Closing the Polls in Putnam County (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-25: Putnam County Precincts to Remain Open until 9:00 P.M. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-24: Putnam County Precincts to Remain Open until 9:00 P.M. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-23: Unofficial Canvass- November 6 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-22: Secrecy of Vote (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-21: Procedures for Processing Absent Voter's Ballots Prior to Election Day (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-20: State Issue 1 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-19: Unofficial Report - 5th District - November 6 Special Congressional Primary (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-18: Supplemental Petition Filing Sub. SB 16 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-17: 5th Congressional District Special Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-16: State Issue Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-15: Special Congressional Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-14: Referendum petitions on Sub SB 16 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-13: Initial Filing on Am. Sub. S.B. 117 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-12: 2007 General Election Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2007-11: General Voter Records Maintenance Program (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-10: 2007-10: Initial filing of petition on proposed referendum on Sub. S.B. 16 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-09: Political Party Access (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2009-09 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-08: Official Canvass and Report Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-07: All Ballots From The 2004 Presidential Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-06: IDs Absentees Provisionals Handicapped Parking (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2008-80 (PDF)(opens in a new window), Dir2008-81 (PDF)(opens in a new window), Dir2008-82 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-05: 17-year-old Voters (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-04: Primary Ballots Printing Instructions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-03: Candidate Report Form for 2007 Primary Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-02: Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting Machine Access Card Management (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2008-54 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2007-01: Minimum qualifications for Directors and Deputy Directors of Boards of Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Dir2012-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2006

• Directive 2006-94: Community Defense Act Petition Proposing a Statute (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-93: Election Expenditures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-92: Pollworker Training Reimbursment (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-91: Official Canvass with Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-90: Consent Order Regarding Counting of Provisional Ballots and Observers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-89: Voters Who Vote After the Polls Close (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-88: Polling Place Hours Extended For Certain Precints (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-87: Election Observers (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-86: Unofficial Report Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-85: Procedures for Absentee Voter's Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-84: Consent Order Regarding Absentee Ballots and Election Day Voting Issues (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-83: Daylight Savings / Standard Time Feature - Diebold TSx voting Unit (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-82: Voter Instruction sticker for VVPAT printer cover (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-81: Election Night Reporting (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-80: Prevention of Voter Fraud (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-78: Important Election Issues (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-77: General Pretests Unofficial Canvass (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-76: Pre-Tests (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-75: Polling Place Access (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-74: Removal of Name of Issue 1 From Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window)--corrected * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-73: Registerd Voters Report and Director's Estimate (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-72: Challenges to Voter Qualifications/Injunction (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-71: State Advertising (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-70: Supplemental Petition - Initiative Petition - SmokeFree Workplace Act (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-69: Candidate Lists For General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-68: Supplemental Petition - Constitutional Amendment - Smoke Less (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-67: Reporting Official Results - September 15, 2006 Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-66: Supplemental Petition - Constitutional Amendment - Smoke Less (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-65: Supplemental Petition - Referendum - Am. Sub. SB 7 Workers Compensation (PDF)(opens in a new window)* Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-64: Unofficial Report - Sept 15 Special Congressional Primary (Democrat) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-63: Unofficial Report - Sept 14 Special Congressional Primary (Republican) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-62: Certified Forms Of Official Ballots - 2006 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2006-61: State Board of Education and County Court Judge Candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window)* Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-60: Supplemental Petition - Constitutional Amendment - Learn & Earn (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-59: Record Retention Policies Governing Ballots and Pollbooks (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-58: Initiative Petition - Constitutional Amendment - Smoke Less (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-57: Initiative Petition - Constitutional Amendment - Minimum Wage (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-56: SmokeFreeOhio Initiative Petition Proposing a Statute (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-55: Initiative Petition - Constitutional Amendment - Learn & Earn (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-54: Referendum Petition of Am. Sub. S.B. No. 7 (126 th General Assembly) - Workers Compensation (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-53: Independent Nominating Petition - William S. Peirce and Mark M. Noble - Gov. and Lt. Gov. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-52: Independent Nominating Petition - Robert Fitrakis and Anita Rios - Gov. and Lt. Gov. (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-51: Independent Nominating Petition - Timothy J. Kettler - Secretary of State (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-50: Elections Recount Requirements and Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-49: Central and Executive Comittee Reports (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-48: Official Canvass for May 2, 2006 Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-47: Election Night Reporting Requirements and Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-46: Unofficial Report Forms (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-45: Pre Tests (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-44: Withdrawal of Statewide Candidacy: High Quill (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-43: Registered Voters Report and Director's Estimate, May 2006 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-42: Petition Against Am. Sub. H.B. 7 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-41: Primary Candidates' List (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-40: Removal of Name of Jim Trakas from Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-39: Seventeen year-old Voters in the May 2 Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-38: Prescribed Primary Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
  • Sample Ballot (PDF)
• Directive 2006-37: Voting an Absentee or Provisional Ballot on DRE with VVPAT - Secrecy of Ballot (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-36: Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) Voting Machine Key Card Management (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-35: Reporting forms for primary candidates (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-34: Declaration of Candidacy for Secretary of State - Robert G. Montgomery (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-33: Declaration of Candidacy for Justice of Supreme Court 1-1-07 term - A.J. Wagner (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-32: Declaration of Candidacy for Auditor of State - Christopher McNulty (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-31: Declaration of Candidacy for Treasurer of State - Richard Cordray (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-30: Declaration of Candidacy for Secretary of State - Greg Hartmann (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-29: Declaration of Candidacy for U.S. Senator - Sherrod Brown (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-28: Declaration of Candidacy for Attorney General - Marc Dann (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-27: Declaration of Candidacy for Attorney General - Betty Montgomery (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-26: Declaration of Candidacy for Justice of Supreme Court 1-2-07 term - Ben Espy (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-25: Declaration of Candidacy for Secretary of State - Jim Trakas (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-24: Declaration of Candidacy for Justice of Supreme Court 1-1-07 term - Terrence O'Donnell (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-23: Declaration of Candidacy for Justice of Supreme Court 1-2-07 term - Robert R. Cupp (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-22: Declaration of Candidacy for Gover and Lieutenant Governor - Bryan E. Flannery and Frank M. Stams (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-21: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Barbara Sykes, Auditor of State, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-20: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Mike DeWine, United States Senator, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-19: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Trent Grendell, Attorney General, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-18: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Hugh Gill, Treasurer of State, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-17: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Jennifer Brunner, Secretary of State, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-16: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - William G. Pierce, United States Senator, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-15: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Subodh Chandra, Attorney General, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-14: Joint declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - J. Kenneth Blackwell and Thomas A. Raga, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-13: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - John B. Reardon, Auditor of State, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-12: Joint declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office (PDF)(opens in a new window)-Jim Petro and Joy Padgett, Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-11: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - David R. Smith, United States Senator, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-10: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - William Michael O'Neill, Justice of Supreme Court, 1-1-07 term, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-09: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Peter M. Sikora, Justice of Supreme Court, 1-2-07 term, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-08: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - John Mitchel, U.S. Senator, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-07: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Sandra O'Brien, Treasurer of State, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-06: Joint declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Ted Strickland and Lee Fisher, Governor and Lieutenant. Governor, Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-05: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Jeanette B. Bradley, Treasurer of State, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-04: Declaration of candidacy and petition for statewide office - Mary Taylor, Auditor of State, Republican (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-03: Merrill Samuel Keiser, Jr. - U.S. Senate - Democrat (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-02: Reorganization Process (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2006-01: Independent Nominating Petition (Eastman - Secretary of State) (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top

2005

• Directive 2005-37: Election Expenditures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-36: Pollworker training reimbursement (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-35: Williams County Board of Elections verbal request to obtain an extension of the certification deadline established in Directive 2005-16 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-34: Appointments to the Board of Elections in Each County for Terms Commencing 3/1/2006 (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-33: SmokeFree Ohio Initiative Petition Proposing a Statute (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-32: Election Recount Requirements and Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-31: Official Certification Forms for 2005 General Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-30: Official Canvas (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-29: Unofficial Report (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-27: Pretesting Codes and Canvassing Unofficial Election Results (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-26: EN Contacts (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-25: Diebold DRE Counties using TSX for Absentee (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-24: To Hamilton County Board of Elections (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-23: Transmissions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-22: Change of Paper and Paper Canister Handling Procedures (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-21: State Issues Advertising (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-20: 2005 General Election Prescribed Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-19: Handicapped Accessible Polling Locations: Survey - Request For Exemption (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-18: Citizens for Tax Reform Petition (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-17: Reform Ohio Now Inc. Petitions (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-16: Certified Voting Systems (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-15: August 2, 2005 Special Congressional Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-14: Reporting Official Results - June 14, 2005 Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-13: Report: Unofficial Results for the June 14 Special Congressional Primary Election (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-11: SOS Prescribed Forms - Master List (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-05: 2005 Primary Ballots (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-04: Determining Validity & Sufficiency of Candidate's Petition for Statewide Office (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-03: Referendum petition against Am.Sub.HB 1 of the 125 th GA - to Franklin Co. only (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-02: Referendum petition against Am.Sub.HB 1 of the 125 th GA - to Franklin Co. only (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)
• Directive 2005-01: Deployment of Voting Systems (PDF)(opens in a new window) * Rescinded by Directive 2015-23 (PDF)(opens in a new window)

Back to top