Derek Clinger
Senior Counsel, Director of Partnerships
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J.D., The Ohio State University (2014)
B.A., The Ohio State University (2010)
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Derek is a Senior Staff Attorney with the State Democracy Research Initiative, where his research focuses on elections, direct democracy, and separation of powers issues. He previously worked at a private election law practice in Columbus, Ohio.
Derek earned his BA in Middle East studies and political science and his JD from the Ohio State University.
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Friday, Jun 13, 2025Derek Clinger: Ohio Lawmakers Face Constitutional Limits on Changing Voter-Approved Marijuana Laws
Marijuana MomentThursday, Jan 30, 2025Derek Clinger Explains Citizen-Led Referendums
WUWMTuesday, Jan 14, 2025Governor Evers wants citizen referenda. Representative Vos says no. Derek Clinger explains.
WORTFriday, Jan 3, 2025Derek Clinger On Pursuit of Institutional Changes for Partisan Gain During Political Transitions
WUNCThursday, Oct 19, 2023Derek Clinger Comments on Kansas Legislature’s Campaign Finance and Ethics Proposal
The Kansas City StarWednesday, Oct 11, 2023Derek Clinger Comments on Wisconsin Legislature’s Redistricting Proposal
ProPublicaWednesday, Oct 11, 2023Derek Clinger Comments on Ohio General Assembly’s Threat to Repeal Proposed Initiative to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Columbus DispatchThursday, Oct 5, 2023GOP Redistricting Proposal Raises Questions Over Nonpartisanship: Derek Clinger Comments
The Badger HeraldTuesday, Sep 19, 2023Yablon, Clinger Doubt Impeachment Threat Will Fly
Madison.comTuesday, Jun 20, 2023Derek Clinger's Explainer On Ohio Ruling Garners Attention
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