Cuyahoga Board Certifies Primary Write-Ins March 10 | The Locally Times
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will certify write-in candidates for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election; records do not detail certification criteria.
The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections will meet on March 10, 2026, to certify write-in candidates for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. Board of Elections records indicate the meeting will occur from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at 1803 Superior Avenue in Cleveland. This action follows the Board's previous meeting on February 17, where it certified other candidates and issues for the May 5 primary. As The Locally Times reported, public records at that time did not detail the criteria for candidate approval or rejection. The current records for the March 10 meeting specify the certification of write-in candidates, but they do not identify the individuals seeking certification or the specific offices they are running for. ## Certification Process Lacks Detail The Board of Elections records do not specify the criteria or procedures the Board uses to certify write-in candidates. This absence of documented standards means the public cannot review the guidelines applied to determine candidate eligibility for the May 5, 2026 Primary Election. The records also do not indicate whether any challenges to write-in candidacies have been filed or if other significant election-related decisions are scheduled for the March 10 meeting. Residents can monitor the Board of Elections' website for any additional documents or updated agendas that might provide further details on the write-in candidates or the certification process. The Board's decisions on March 10 will finalize a portion of the primary election ballot, impacting who appears before voters.