21 West Broad Street, Suite 600Columbus, Ohio 432156I4'466»3205www.state.oh.us/elc

November 1, 2011

Mark W. Stahl21421 W. ToledoWilliston, OH 43468

Dear Mr. Stahl:

Re: OEC Case No. 2012E-053

The Ohio Elections Commission reviewed the complaint filed by you at a ProbableCause panel meeting on November 1, 2011. This Probable Cause panel was establishedpursuant to R.C. §3517.156. After due consideration of the case by the panel, thefollowing finding was made in the referenced case:

The Probable Cause panel found that there was probable cause of a violation ofOhio Revised Code §3517.21(B)(8) & (10) and determined to set this matter forhearing before the full Commission at a date to be determined by Commissionstaff.

Parties have the right to subpoena witnesses, make an opening statement, question anywitness called to testify, offer exhibits and make a closing statement at this hearing.Please review the Commission's Rules of Procedure for additional informationregarding the hearing process.

You can contact Commission staff at (614) 466-3205. We will do our best to answerany questions that you may have regarding the disposition of your case.

IN THE OHIO ELECTIONS COMMISSION

MARK W. STAHL,

Complainant,

vs.

OHIO DEMOCRATIC PARTYCHRIS REDFERN, CHAIRMAN,

Case No. 2012E-053

Respondents.

JOINT STIPULATION OF DISMISSAL

r\ The parties herein jointly stipulate that this case be dismissed without prejudice.

Mbonald C. Brey (0021965)TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER65 East State Street, Suite 1000Columbus, Ohio 43215Telephone: (614)221-2838Telefax: (614) 221-2007e-mail: dbrey@taftlaw.com

Counsel for Complainant

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Donald J. McTigue (0022849)J. Corey Colombo (0072398)McTIGUE&McGINNIS LLC545 East Town StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215Telephone: (614) 263-7000Telefax: (614)263-7078e-mail: dmctigue@electionlawgroup.com

ccolombo@electionlawgroup.com

Counsel for Respondents