League of Women Voters of Ohio Education Fund
State of Ohio November 2, 2010 Election
	Jon Husted Answers Questions Candidate for Secretary of State; State of Ohio

The questions were prepared by the League of Women Voters of Ohio and asked of all candidates for this office.
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Questions & Answers

1. What election reforms do you support?

I am a co-sponsor of the election reforms in Senate Bill 8, which passed the Senate and is pending in the Ohio House. I have been actively involved in offering suggestions to bring compromise to the process so that broad-based bipartisan support can be developed to avoid the controversies from out-of-state influences that have undermined confidence in Ohio`s system of elections. Additionally, I support establishing a one-time, bipartisan election advisory commission+ made up of Republican and Democrat co-chairs + to gather information and make recommendations to the Secretary of State to provide stability to those on the frontlines of elections operations and ensure our state conducts elections in a manner in which we can all be proud.

2. Do you believe the Secretary of State should avoid involvement in partisan politics and, if so, what steps would you take to accomplish this?

We must stop using the office of Secretary of State as a tool to gain partisan advantage in elections. This undermines confidence in elections, and if you cannot trust how you elect a government, the people of our state will not trust the manner in which we govern. I will work with local boards of elections and others to provide leadership that builds trust and confidence in Ohio`s system of elections and will create a culture in the Secretary of State`s office where our goal is always to remember we are there to serve the public.

3. How will you ensure fair, honest, and impartial election administration in Ohio?

Elections are not and should not be run from Columbus. Elections are run at the local level, and the job of Secretary of State is to provide help and guidance for local elections officials to ensure elections are run smoothly and with integrity. I will avoid using 11th hour directives that have undermined the trust and relationship between the Secretary of State and local boards of elections. I will act as a fair and timely arbiter as disputes arise + casting aside partisanship and utilizing law and rule to resolve ties and disagreements.

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