Ohio Constitution Article XVI - Amendments
Ohio Constitution – Article XVII: Elections
Article XVII of the Ohio Constitution governs aspects of elections within the state, focusing particularly on term limits and the timing of elections. Here’s a summary of its key provisions:
Section 1 – Time for Holding Elections
General elections for state and county officers are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.
These elections are for filling regular terms of office.
Section 2 – Term of Office
The terms of office for state and county officials begin on the first Monday of January following the election, unless otherwise specified by law.
All elected officials hold office until their successors are elected and qualified.
Section 3 – Repealed
This section, which once addressed laws related to elections, has been repealed.
Section 4 – Term Limits
Certain elected officials are subject to term limits.
No person shall hold the office of Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Secretary of State, Treasurer of State, Auditor of State, or Attorney General for more than two successive terms of four years each.
Time served by appointment or to fill a vacancy counts toward the term limit if it exceeds half the term.
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