Secretary of State Jon Husted has set new early, in-person voting hours for all 88 Ohio counties to comply with a federal court judge’s order that he continues to appeal. U.S. District Court Judge Peter C. Economus restored “Golden Week,” a week-long window when Ohioans could register to vote and cast a ballot. The week […]
Poll: Kasich Maintains Lead, Other State Races Closer
September 9, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich has a wide double-digit lead over Democratic challenger Ed FitzGerald, according to a new poll from the University of Akron. The school’s Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics shows the Republican incumbent up 40 percent to 21 percent over the Cuyahoga County executive. When voters leaning toward a particular candidate are […]
Federal Judge Orders Return to Ohio Early Voting Hours
September 5, 2014 by
A federal court judge on Thursday ordered Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted to restore early voting days cut earlier this year by Statehouse Republicans and told state legislators to rewrite state law. Husted said Thursday afternoon he plans to appeal the judge’s decision because it would allow county boards of election to set unequal […]
Poll: Kasich Tops FitzGerald by 12 Points
July 30, 2014 by
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, the Democratic challenger in the race for Ohio governor, remains largely unknown and is gaining little ground against Republican Gov. John Kasich who leads 48 – 36 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. This compares to a 50 – 35 percent Kasich lead in a May 14 […]
Working-class Whites Fall to Below 50 Percent of Ohio Voters
July 22, 2014 by
For the first time, working-class whites make up less than half of Ohio’s eligible voters, part of a demographic shift in a key Midwestern swing state that is pushing political parties to widen their appeal beyond the once-dominant bloc. Nationwide, working-class whites — defined as those ages 18 to 64, with less than a bachelor’s […]
Judge Orders Early Voting the Weekend Before the General Election
June 12, 2014 by
A federal judge sided with Democrats on Wednesday, ordering Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted to restore early, in-person voting on the three days before Election Day. Husted released a statement saying he will follow the court order. Earlier this year, Husted directed boards of election in all 88 counties to hold the same early, […]
Commissioner Candidate Holding Fundraiser
June 4, 2014 by
Rob Whalen, the Democratic candidate for Marion County Commissioner, will be holding a fundraiser/meet-the-candidate event on Friday, June 6, 2014 at McKinley Park from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The suggested donation is $25 and dinner will include pulled pork, smoked brisket, hot dogs, various salads and side dishes, and desserts. Anyone with questions of the candidate […]
No Change to Pleasant Fire Levy Following Recount
May 29, 2014 by
The Marion County Board of Elections conducted a recount of the Pleasant Township levy on May 27, 2014. The recount affirmed the official results that the levy was defeated by a vote of 766 to 765. An automatic recount is required when the difference between the votes cast for an issue and the votes cast […]
Recount Ordered as Pleasant Fire Levy Decided by Single Vote
May 22, 2014 by
The Marion County Board of Elections has ordered an recount before making the results final for the May 2014 Primary Election. The recount is required by law after initial results have the levy issue for the Pleasant Township Fire Department failing by a single vote, 766 to 765. “This is the second issue in a […]
Board of Elections Holding Special Meeting
May 19, 2014 by
Marion County Board of Elections will hold a Special Board Meeting on Monday, May 19, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Board of Elections office at the County Building, 222 W. Center Street. The purpose of the meeting is to review and act on provisional ballots cast in the May 6, 2014 Primary Election conducted […]
