Ohio actually has a law that says if you legally change your name within the last 5 years, it has to be on the petition. In the article it mentions that there is no place for a previous name (dead name in this instance) on the petition, and the Secretary of State’s candidate guide doesn’t mention this requirement at all.
Apparently other trans candidates had their petitions accepted with no problem.
The anger in your response and the fact that you feel the need to literally insult someone indicates that you feel very insecure on this subject and don’t have arguments to back up your position.
Lol. Go back to reddit or whatever safespace you need. Angry is calling out false narrative? Providing links to the law. There is no proof anyone else had name change (5 yrs prior) and got elected and are holding office. No one is singled out.
Now it does suck for any trans politicians who might have to be on ballot in Ohio with both names, but I don’t think this was the intention in 1995.
I think you just proved my statement.