A candidate may withdraw from the general election by filing a written statement any time prior to that election. (R.C. 3513.30 (D)) Exception: If the primary is a presidential primary, a candidate may withdraw at any time prior to the 51st day before the election.

For a replacement candidate to be named for a withdrawn nominated or certified candidate, the appropriate political party or independent's nominating committee must certify the person to fill the vacancy not later than 4 p.m. of the 76th day before the general election. (R.C. 3513.31)