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Ohio Candidate Removed from Polling Role for Compliance Breach

11/5/2025

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Story summary

On November 4, 2025, Tom Heisler, a Talawanda City Board of Education candidate in Ohio, was removed as a precinct election official at Reily Township Community Center.
Heisler had served as a poll worker for six years.
Ohio law bars candidates from working in their precincts.
Heisler complied and did not campaign or wear campaign attire.
Butler County Board of Elections is reviewing the incident and implementing corrective actions.

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Story summary

On November 4, 2025, Tom Heisler, a Talawanda City Board of Education candidate in Ohio, was removed as a precinct election official at Reily Township Community Center.
Heisler had served as a poll worker for six years.
Ohio law bars candidates from working in their precincts.
Heisler complied and did not campaign or wear campaign attire.
Butler County Board of Elections is reviewing the incident and implementing corrective actions.