The Ohio Elections Commission determined a political action committee and a limited liability company — both run by Republican political consultant Regina McManus — violated state campaign finance laws and will refer the matter to the Trumbull County Prosecutor’s Office to decide on any criminal charges.

“It’s up to the prosecutor’s office to decide whether to pursue it based on what we will send,” said Philip Richter, the commission’s executive director.

The case was heard Oct. 30 by the commission with its recommendations going to the Trumbull prosecutor either late this week or early next week, Richter said.

After an initial 3-3 vote on taking action against McManus, the TCR Grassroots PAC and the Trumbull County Presidential Cigar Club, a second vote resulted in a 6-0 decision by th

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