By Teresa James, Project Vote Counsel

Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner was right to call Monday March 19th for the resignations of all four members of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections this week. The board, consisting of two Republicans and two Democrats by statute, was dominated for too long by the overbearing personality of the Chairman, Bob Bennett, to the detriment of Cuyahoga County voters. As head of the Republican party, Bennett is a powerful political figure in this Republican-dominated state. Other board members--who served at the pleasure of then Republican Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell -- rarely challenged Bennett's position on any issue at public board meetings. The Secretary's decision opens the door for a new board with a more even balance of power among the members.

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