Dominant Party In A Precinct

Primary definition

That "political party whose candidate for election to the office of governor at the most recent regular state election at which a governor was elected received more votes than any other person received for election to that office in such precinct at such election." Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §3501.01(G).

Also known asmajority party in a precinct · leading party in a precinct · prevailing party in a precinct
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That "political party whose candidate for election to the office of governor at the most recent regular state election at which a governor was elected received more votes than any other person received for election to that office in such precinct at such election." Ohio Rev. Code Ann. §3501.01(G).

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Dominant Party In A Precinct. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/dominant-party-in-a-precinct

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