[GeronL]

The Democrats are always able to find a new candidate and put them on the ballot. They even have allowed voters to vote for a man (Missouri) who was dead and then put his wife in office, who no-one had voted for.

laws and rules only apply to the GOP

[weegee]

Dems say Hall ideal to seek old seat (Dayton Daily News August 16, 2006)

Local Democrats will not only need to find a candidate to run for Congress in place of Stephanie Studebaker on less than three months notice, but they'll also need to find someone who can quickly raise the money needed to beat an incumbent.

Montgomery County Democratic Party Chairman Dennis Lieberman said he thinks former U.S. Rep. Tony Hall might be just the guy.

A special primary election will be held to choose a Democrat to run against U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville. The date has not been set.

Citing family issues, Studebaker on Tuesday dropped out of the race for the 3rd Congressional District. She and her husband, Sam, were arrested Sunday and each charged with domestic violence.