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Secretary of State asks Husted for more evidence to prove residency
By Lynn Hulsey Staff Writer
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted, R-Kettering, must provide the state’s top election official with evidence that he lives in the Kettering home where he is registered to vote, according to a decision announced Tuesday, April 7, by Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner.
Brunner said she was not provided with enough evidence of Husted’s residency to make a final decision on breaking a February tie vote by the Montgomery County Board of Elections on the residency question.
She said she will hold the “matter in abeyance” to allow Husted to provide additional documentation. She is preparing a list of documents she wants and at this point is not using a subpoena, said Brunner spokesman Kevin Kidder.
Husted, who plans to run for secretary of state in 2010, faces complaints that his legal residence is not in Kettering. Husted says he lives in Kettering but also stays with his wife and kids at his wife’s Upper Arlington home. He could not be reached for comment.
Husted was Ohio Speaker of the House when the complaints were filed with the board of elections and was elected in November to represent the 6th District in the Ohio Senate. The board of elections is considering his residency for voting purposes. If it is determined he does not live in his district the Ohio Senate would separately consider that matter. He could be forced to forfeit his seat if it is determined he does not live in the district as required by law.
In his January testimony before the local board “many of Husted’s statements were unclear, incomplete, or partially contradictory,” said Brunner, a Democrat who plans to run for U.S. Senate in 2010.
“From his testimony alone, it is not clear whether Husted is a Montgomery County resident who periodically remains in Franklin County or a Franklin County resident who periodically travels to Montgomery County,” Brunner said.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-7455 or lhulsey@DaytonDailyNews.com.
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By robert
April 10, 2009 1:45 PM | Link to this
If Husted does not live in Kettering, then he is a liar and does not belong in public office.By Steve Brack
April 9, 2009 6:19 PM | Link to this
This isn’t a question of whether Husted does a good job or not. This isn’t a question of whether his constituents vote for him or not. This is a question of residency. If he didn’t reside in the district that elected him, then he was not qualified to run. A candidate who doesn’t meet the qualifications for his office may not be elected, regardless of the number of votes he attracts. The Board of Elections are required to judge Husted’s qualification for office. The board is split 50/50 between the parties, and predictably, came to a split decision along party lines. In such a case, the Secretary of State casts the deciding vote. Brunner doesn’t have to allow Husted to present ANY evidence to her. She could decide right now. However, she is. That’s to her credit, whether you agree with her politics or not. The rule of law is paramount; we cannot continue as a republic without it.By shellymoe
April 8, 2009 12:44 AM | Link to this
I think the MCBOE has wasted enough time and money on this. Wanting to verify his residency for voting purposes? Like his ONE vote for whomever and whatever issues will over-turn results! As for Brunner, she’s a goof. She’s the reason we had to do paper ballots. Why? Because she doesn’t “like” the machines (as I was told by a MCBOE official during a training class)! We’re only getting wasted time and money from her too. I can’t wait until she’s gone!By Thinkaboutit
April 8, 2009 12:28 AM | Link to this
Enough is enough, why are we waisting all this money on this bull s_t. Just hire a private investigator to sit on the house for about three months or better yet define residency and then see if he’s meeting the definition. Once again our system shows just how incompetent they really are, pay me to sit on his house I could use the extra money seeing how you crooked politicians have spent everything and put the whole nation in the boat were currently in. It’s so nice to see that while everyone is losing jobs and homes our politicians feel the need to cause these out landish personal issues that cost more and more tax payer money’s. Lets go people you better wake up before you have nothing to wake up too. How hard is it to prove where some one is residing.By Thinkaboutit
April 8, 2009 12:28 AM | Link to this
Enough is enough, why are we waisting all this money on this bull s_t. Just hire a private investigator to sit on the house for about three months or better yet define residency and then see if he’s meeting the definition. Once again our system shows just how incompetent they really are, pay me to sit on his house I could use the extra money seeing how you crooked politicians have spent everything and put the whole nation in the boat were currently in. It’s so nice to see that while everyone is losing jobs and homes our politicians feel the need to cause these out landish personal issues that cost more and more tax payer money’s. Lets go people you better wake up before you have nothing to wake up too. How hard is it to prove where some one is residing.By Where does the mayor live?
April 7, 2009 11:33 PM | Link to this
Where does the city of Dayton mayor live? Not in Dayton but in Oakwood.By The Insider
April 7, 2009 11:16 PM | Link to this
It is clear that Husted resides in Columbus, not Kettering. Saying other politicians violate the residency law is no excuse. His record, which is arguably a good one, is not relevant. But Brunner’s inherent bias as a Democrat is relevant. Just like it was for Katherine Harris in Bush v. Gore.By DHampton100
April 7, 2009 10:29 PM | Link to this
It amazes me that so many people are willing to accept illegal behaviors from a public official because, in their opinion, “he doing a good job”. By that measure why don’t we allow him to steal, rape and pillage? He got caught, period! He’s a lying sack of crap and he should be tarred and feathered and run out of town! Perhaps to Columbus or shall I say “Upper Arlington” where the most privileged reside in Franklin County. Why is it that breaking the rules is OK when it’s your guy who does it? Rules are Rules and we all have to obey them or we have Anarchy. I repeat. “He got caught”! Take your medicine like a good boy and admit your career is over Jon Husted….with your lying butt!By Paul Gregg
April 7, 2009 10:26 PM | Link to this
Nice comment JJ. In all of Liberal Hulseys articles, she never questions how hard Husted works for the Miami Valley. And if no one knows Husted, how’d he get 62% of the vote?By JJTruth
April 7, 2009 10:10 PM | Link to this
My God - the guy was Ohio Speaker of the House and did a great job. We should be luckey to have him representing us and proud that he is a UD graduate and from Montgomery County. Anyone knows, as Speaker of the House, you need to be in Columbus a lot so this is not an issue. It is justan issue to the Dayton Democrats that are bitter that they haven’t produced anything better than the lazy and lame Paul Leonard in recent memory! Be proud that Jon Husted stays in Montgomery County while the rest of the honest public servants leave!By william
April 7, 2009 9:53 PM | Link to this
Cheat-to-win and red - you’re just whining because the Repukes are no longer in charge and can’t get away with cheating to win as they did before. The Truth shall set you free! And I live in Kettering; the fact that Husted is (allegedly) lying about living in my home town really ticks me off. Can’t wait until 2010.By red
April 7, 2009 9:43 PM | Link to this
Let’s see here….the lady who holds the position that Husted is going to run for is allowed to do this crap? Hmmm….Lynn Hulsey? Who’s she? She is terrible, Husted has done more for the entire Miami Valley than any politician in the history of Ohio politics. Look up what he’s done. Where’s the even coverage? Many democrats actually like Husted because he is for job creation and education. Hulsey just takes pot shots at any Republican. Hulsey is a pathetic left wing writer who hates anyone with an (R) after their name. She needs to go back to writing for the National Enquirer, I liked her better over there, at least you could laugh at what she wrote there. HEY DDN, if you’re looking to cut costs, tell her to take a hike, no one would miss her crap. If she didn’t always write for one side one could possibly believe something she writes. She isn’t sleeping in her trailer, she must be camped out in her Subaru in front of Husted’s home, waiting to pounce.By Terry T
April 7, 2009 9:35 PM | Link to this
This is the true Husted,a man for himself,what else is he lieing about!!!!By Martin Fox
April 7, 2009 9:06 PM | Link to this
Regardless of what anyone thinks of Husted, or whether he’s being totally honest about this, do you really think an election outcome should be overturned by the decision of one person, or even the five people on the Board of Elections? Every argument being made about how awful Husted is, can be made when he seeks re-election next. On the other hand, what if the people of the district were to elect him again, even if it were proved he misled people about this? You really want election results overturned?By No Pulitzer for Hulsey
April 7, 2009 9:00 PM | Link to this
Does Hulsey think shes going to get a Pulitzer for writing this crap about Husted? What’s her obsession with Whosted? She’s no Woodward or Bernstein.By Just Tired
April 7, 2009 7:45 PM | Link to this
Cheat To Win has an appropriate name. Husted does NOT live in Kettering and is therefore in violation of the law. Typical Republican garbage and avoidance of the law which has contibuted to the situation we are in. Bush, Cheney, Husted……all the sameBy thomas
April 7, 2009 7:16 PM | Link to this
This is absurd, it has been six months that this stuff has been going on. Isn’t Brunner smart enough to decide?By inquiring mind
April 7, 2009 7:16 PM | Link to this
Jennifer Brunner is an incompetent hack, and the state will be better off when she is history, in 2010 or whenever….Husted is absolutely not my favorite by any means, and it pains me to seem to defend him, but Brunner’s only focus seems to be on short-circuiting the political process in her party’s favor. Are we to believe that a competitor for her position is the ONLY elected official who spends more time in Columbus than their home district? I would so if so we are idiots, but , Brunner did get after all get elected, so… She is simply another example (think “Marc Dann”)of what happens when people vote emotionally rather than intellectuallyBy hustedbye
April 7, 2009 6:13 PM | Link to this
bye bye husted, good riddenceBy Frylock
April 7, 2009 6:03 PM | Link to this
I don’t think some of you comprehend what Ohio’s residency laws are. Here it is: section (D) of ORC 3503.02 Residence determination rules.D) The place where the family of a married person resides shall be considered to be the person’s place of residence; except that when the spouses have separated and live apart, the place where such a spouse resides the length of time required to entitle a person to vote shall be considered to be the spouse’s place of residence. He’s permitted to have a residence in Columbus as well, but when the legislature is on recess or any break, he should be in his district, not living with his wife and children in Columbus. If that is what he is doing, then why exactly is he claiming to live in Kettering. Very dishonest.By Anything-grab-another-seat
April 7, 2009 5:53 PM | Link to this
How many State Representatives and Senators actually live full-time in their district? How many either buy or rent a place in Columbus? I believe if you maintain a residence, pay taxes, upkeep and such it should be considered a residence no matter how often he is there. Would you rather have your family close or 80 miles away?By spinnies
April 7, 2009 5:52 PM | Link to this
I live within a block of Senator Husted’s house in Kettering and I can tell you he is NEVER there. This is not a Republican or Democratic party issue - it’s one of honesty, trust, and ethics. The man is lying about his residency - how can he be trusted to uphold his constituents concerns?By The Hon
April 7, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this
If Husted lived in Kettering he should have utility bills that show he used water and electricity and that the dials on the meters actually moved! Brunner? She was a Columbus/Franklin County judge before becoming SOS. Not rocket science on her residency status! As long as Republicans were in charge people like Husted and Jacobson could pull this crap.By Frylock
April 7, 2009 5:48 PM | Link to this
They should interview his neighbors…and I’m not talking about his neighbors in Kettering. And ‘cheat-to-win’, Brunner has lived in Columbus for many, many years as was a Franklin County common please court judge. Secretary of State does not have a “districts.” Your argument does not stand up.By Cheat-to-win
April 7, 2009 5:44 PM | Link to this
Exactly my point, no matter the outcome, Brunner is able to eliminate her biggest competition. If Huested has to prove his residency, time for all of the occupants in the State House to do the same. Their job is in Columbus, of course you will spend most of your time there, I’d be pissed if Huested was not in Columbus. They have recesses for the politicians to come back to the district, which Huested does on a regular basis. He is being sought out because he is a serious threat to Brunner next year. Like I said, without Double Standards the Democraps would have no standards at all!By Skeptic
April 7, 2009 5:36 PM | Link to this
Brunner is being kind by giving him a chance. She is taking the high road. It is pretty clear he does not live in Kettering if his kids go to school in Columbus. What more evidence do you need? Even if he wins, this will stain his record and kill his chances at higher office next year.By Cheat-to-Win
April 7, 2009 5:26 PM | Link to this
Typical Democrat politics, pull out every trick in the book to beat your opponent. Let’s see Brunner prove her residence in her district now that she is working in Columbus. If it were not for Double standards, Democrats would have no standards!