Those provisions of section 3513.19 of the Revised Code relating to the determination of membership in or political affiliation with a party do not apply to persons desiring to become candidates for party nomination of a newly formed political party meeting the requirements of sections 3517.011 and 3517.012 of the Revised Code at the first primary held by that party in the even-numbered year occurring subsequent to the formation of that party.
Candidate of new party not disqualified at first primary election after formation
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3517.014, under Chapter 3517 | Campaigns; Political Parties.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 3517.014