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Few surprises among statewide candidate races

March 4, 2010

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- More than 30 candidates submitted petitions to appear on the May primary ballot, setting up contests in a handful of statewide races. Republicans have primary... Read Story.

Three file petitions for Senate District 27 seat

March 4, 2010

by Mike Lesko Associate Editor Stow -- Three people have filed to run for state Senate District 27 this fall for the term begins Jan. 1, 2011. Those filing petitions with the Summit County Board of... Read Story.

Five file for U.S. House 14

February 18, 2010

Five candidates have filed to run in the May 4 primary election for the U.S. House of Representative's 14th Congressional... Read Story.

Newly-elected Trustee outspent all candidates

December 3, 2009

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Twinsburg Township -- Three of four candidates vying for the two Trustee seats Nov. 3 filed pre-general election campaign finance reports with the Summit County Board of... Read Story.

Voters defeat Issue 4, retain elected county engineer

November 12, 2009

Summit County -- Voters will continue to decide who will be responsible for county bridges, roads and other infrastructure, after rejecting a bid to put the county... Read Story.

One incumbent, three newcomers elected to Reminderville Council

November 12, 2009

Reminderville -- A familiar face will stay on Council and three newcomers will be added. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County... Read Story.

Three incumbents lose in City Council races

November 12, 2009

Twinsburg -- There will be two new faces on Council next year, after three incumbents lost their bids for seats on the legislature Nov. 3. According to final but unofficial... Read Story.

Could take year for veterans to get bonuses from Issue 1

November 12, 2009

Could take year for veterans to get bonuses from Issue 1 by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- It likely will be at least a year before veterans of recent and ongoing military conflicts in Iraq and the Middle East to receive state bonus payments... Read Story.

Humane Society vows to fight Issue 2 with future ballot measure

November 12, 2009

Humane Society vows to fight Issue 2 with future ballot measure Associated Press Columbus -- Ohio voters have delivered a victory to large farm operators, approving a new industry-dominated board to oversee livestock care. But the Humane Society of the... Read Story.

GOP plans to counter Issue 3

November 12, 2009

GOP plans to counter Issue 3 by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- A Republican state lawmaker hopes voters will rethink their support for the casino plan they approved at the polls this week. Rep. Clyde Evans, R-Rio Grande, told Statehouse... Read Story.

Both sides ponder Ohio's future with casinos

November 12, 2009

Both sides ponder Ohio's future with casinos by Julie Carr Smyth AP Correspondent Columbus -- Developers of four new Ohio casinos looked eagerly to the future Nov. 4, even as opponents concocted plans to stymie their efforts and surrounding states braced... Read Story.

Incumbents retain municipal judge, clerk of courts posts

November 12, 2009

Incumbents retain municipal judge, clerk of courts posts by Marsha McKenna Senior Editor Stow -- At the Stow Municipal Court, the incumbent judge and clerk of court handily won re-election Nov. 3. According to final but unofficial results from the... Read Story.

Village voters approve first charter

November 12, 2009

Village voters approve first charter by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Reminderville -- Voters have approved the first charter in the village's 54-year history to govern Reminderville. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County Board... Read Story.

Vote counts tallied for Twinsburg Board of Education candidates

November 5, 2009

The Summit County Board of Elections has tallied its final but unofficial results for the Twinsburg Board of Education race Nov. 3. While there were no surprises in the outcome with three candidates running for three... Read Story.

Reminderville will be governed by charter

November 4, 2009

Reminderville — Village voters have approved a charter to govern Reminderville. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections, Issue 43, which asked voters if they wanted to approve a charter drafted by a... Read Story.

Three Council incumbents ousted

November 3, 2009

There will be plenty of new faces on Council next year, as three incumbents lost Nov. 3. According to final but unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections, Gary Sorace defeated incumbent Steve Murphy 2,913 votes to 2,676 (52.12 to 47.88... Read Story.

Summit County runs out of ballots

November 3, 2009

The Summit County Board of Elections had to get permission from the Secretary of State’s office around 5 p.m. to photocopy 19,000 more ballots after several locations were running low. Poll workers were told to call the Board on cell phones... Read Story.

Candidates vie for municipal judge, clerk of courts

October 29, 2009

by Marsha McKenna Senior Editor Stow -- With the new Stow Municipal Courthouse close to winding up its first year, candidates are vying for the job of judge and clerk of courts. On the Nov. 3 ballot... Read Story.

Akron Bar Association rates candidates for Stow court judge

October 29, 2009

The Akron Bar Association Commission on Judicial Candidates has been established by the Akron Bar Association to evaluate persons, who are candidates for local judgeships. The commission can... Read Story.

Election 2009: Village voters to address first charter

October 29, 2009

Reminderville -- Voters will be asked Nov. 3 if they want to approve the first charter in the village's history. The village is currently governed by the Ohio Revised Code. Last year, Council unanimously approved... Read Story.

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