Implements a top-three primary and consensus general election system in Ohio.

Ohio SB395 introduces a top-three primary election system where the top three candidates advance to the general election. In the general election, the candidate with the most pairing wins, or if none wins all pairings, the one with the smallest margin of loss is declared the winner. The bill also includes provisions for the nomination process, ballot design, and the handling of candidate withdrawals or disqualifications. It affects all state, district, county, municipal, and township offices, as well as nonpartisan offices.

Implements a top-three primary and consensus general election system in Ohio.

Ohio SB395 introduces a top-three primary election system where the top three candidates advance to the general election. In the general election, the candidate with the most pairing wins, or if none wins all pairings, the one with the smallest margin of loss is declared the winner. The bill also includes provisions for the nomination process, ballot design, and the handling of candidate withdrawals or disqualifications. It affects all state, district, county, municipal, and township offices, as well as nonpartisan offices.