In a party-line vote, the Ohio Senate on Wednesday approved a bill to shorten early voting to eliminate the so-called “Golden Week” that allowed people to both register to vote and cast early in-person absentee ballots at the same time. The bill, introduced by Sen. Frank LaRose, a Republican from Copley Township, would shorten the […]
Husted Calls for Quick Change to Ohio’s Re-Districting Process
November 15, 2013 by
Secretary of State Jon Husted said Thursday that the process for drawing legislative district boundaries encourages excess partisanship and shuts out voices from those in the political minority. Husted, addressing the state’s Constitutional Modernization Commission, told the panel he thinks the process needs to be changed, and changed quickly. The goal, he said, should be […]
Voters Mostly Say No to New Levy Dollars
November 6, 2013 by
Once again, Marion voters have said no to new funding for local schools and agencies according to the unofficial results of the 2013 General Election announced by the Marion County Board of Elections. Those tax issues that were simply renewals were all approved, while those asking for additional funding were soundly defeated. The only exceptions […]
Candidates Night Video Available Online
November 1, 2013 by
John Mullins, Harding High School’s Telecom Digital Media Instructor/Director, has announced that Marion’s League of Women Voters’ Candidates Night is now available on Time Warner Cable’s Channel 18 and also on YouTube. The program was held at Tri-Rivers on October 29, 2013 and featured candidates for three contested races. The Channel 18 telecasts may be […]
Bill Governing Minor Political Parties in Ohio Softened, Stalled
October 31, 2013 by
Efforts to fast-track controversial legislation that would change ballot-access rules for the state’s minor political parties were derailed Wednesday evening thanks to an apparent mistake in the bill’s wording. The Ohio Senate held off on approving Senate Bill 193 after language about petition requirements for parties such as the Libertarians and Greens was somehow omitted […]
Election is Less Than a Week Away, Still Time to Request an Absentee Ballot
October 30, 2013 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is reminding voters that they have until this upcoming Saturday, November 2, 2013 at noon to request an absentee ballot by mail. Marion voters may do so by contacting the Marion County Board of Elections for more information, or by downloading an absentee ballot request form at MyOhioVote.com. Individuals […]
Marion Candidates Night Debate Set for Tuesday
October 28, 2013 by
League of Women Voters (LWV) of Marion will hold their annual Candidates’ Night Debate on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. at Tri-Rivers Career Center in the multi-purpose room. The evening provides voters the opportunity to ask questions to those candidates for contested offices Community residents are strongly encouraged to attend and should arrive […]
State Plans to Send Absentee Ballots to Every Registered Voter
October 11, 2013 by
The secretary of state intends to send applications for absentee ballots to every registered voter in Ohio for next year’s gubernatorial election and would prefer to continue the practice in presidential and gubernatorial election years. No formal decision has been made, but doing so provides clear benefits at the polls on election day, given how […]
Ohio Senate Passes New Rules for Minor Political Parties
October 9, 2013 by
The Ohio Senate voted 22-11 on Tuesday to pass legislation that would set new rules for minor political parties in Ohio. A Senate committee reported the fast-tracked legislation on Tuesday morning after adding an emergency clause and making some changes to make it easier for minor parties to win ballot access. However, Libertarian and Green […]
Early Voting Underway for November’s General Election
October 2, 2013 by
Registered voters can go ahead and cast their ballot in the 2013 General Election as the early voting period started on October 1. Those individuals not already registered to vote still have time. New voter registrations will be accepted through Monday, October 7, 2013. Those interested may cast their votes at the Marion County Board […]
