Ex-Ohio governor candidate Joe Blystone’s sloppy campaign donation collection led to a $105,000 fine and a five-year ban on him running for office.
led to a $105,000 fine and a five-year ban on him running for office − but he won't face criminal charges.who challenged Gov. Mike DeWine in the GOP primary last year, admitted Thursday that he violated state rules on how to run a campaign and accept donations. The $105,000 fine is what's left in Blystone's campaign account minus $75,000 placed in reserve for a pending lawsuit.
The Ohio Elections Commission case stemmed from a slew of campaign finance violations committed by Blystone, a Canal Winchester farmer and businessman. Blystone's ex-campaign manager, Sarah Chambers, initially raised concerns about how the candidate raised money. The Ohio Secretary of State’s office then reported problems with about 55 contributions totaling $82,204.
The campaign also reported donations from locations and businesses rather than detailing specific individuals – which is not allowed under Ohio law. Ultimately, the Ohio Elections Commission did not refer Blystone for criminal prosecution. Chambers said she was hoping for criminal charges"because he is a criminal and he has stolen from the people of Ohio and his donors have been cheated."
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