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PRIMARY ELECTION BALLOTS
An (*) denotes the incumbent. A X shows Vindicator endorsement. Contested races only.
OHIO
ISSUES
Extend the Ohio Third Frontier Program by authorizing the issuance of additional general obligation bonds to promote economic growth. Shall the proposed constitutional amendment be approved?
X Yes
Y No
Change the location of the Columbus casino facility authorized by the previous statewide vote. Shall the proposed constitutional amendment be approved?
X Yes
Y No
CANDIDATES
SECRETARY OF STATE
Republicans
X Jon Husted
Y Sandra O’Brien
AUDITOR
Republicans
Y Seth Morgan
X Dave Yost
U.S. SENATE
Democrats
Y Jennifer Brunner
X Lee Fisher
U.S. HOUSE
17TH DISTRICT
Democrats
X Tim Ryan*
Y Dan Moadus
Y Robert Crow
Republicans
X M.E. “Bing” Henderson
Y Jim Graham
6TH DISTRICT
Democrats
X Charlie Wilson*
Y Jim Renner
Republicans
Y Donald Allen
X Richard D. Stobbs
Y Bill Johnson
14TH DISTRICT
Democrats
Y Bill O’Neill
Y John H. Greene Jr.
Y Dale V. Blanchard
MAHONING COUNTY
CANDIDATES
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Democrats
X David Ludt*
Y Carol Rimedio-Righetti
COUNTY AUDITOR
Democrats
X Michael Sciortino*
Y Andrew D’Apolito
OHIO SENATE
33RD DISTRICT
Democrats
X Joe Schiavoni*
Y Kathleen Purdy
Republicans
Y Gary Teeter
Y Matthew Merritt Lewis
Y Adam L. Rutushin
OHIO HOUSE
60TH DISTRICT
Democrats
X Robert F. Hagan*
Y Don L. Hanni III
61ST DISTRICT
Democrats
Y Mark D. Okey*
Y Brian K. Simeone
33RD DISTRICT
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN
Democrats
Y Robert F. Hagan*
Y Nicholas E. DeCenzo
Republicans
Y Mark E. Munroe*
Y Dennis Strickler
COUNTY CENTRAL COMMITTEEMAN
Green
Y Jim Villani
Y Dennis S. Spisak
Y Terrance P. Esarco
LEVIES, ISSUES & OPTIONS
MAHONING COUNTY: A 0.5-percent sales and use tax for a period of five years.
X For the sales tax
Y Against the sales tax
BERLIN: A 2-mill, 5-year additional levy for fire services.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
BOARDMAN: A 2.5-mill, 5-year renewal levy for current expenses.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
GREEN: A 0.7-mill, 5-year renewal levy for current expenses.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
JACKSON: A 1.75-mill replacement levy for a continuing period of time for fire services.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
JACKSON: A 1.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for fire services.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
LOWELLVILLE: An increase in the village income tax from 1.5 percent to 2 percent for capital improvements.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
SPRINGFIELD: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for police services.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
SPRINGFIELD: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for fire services.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
AUSTINTOWN SCHOOL: A 2.4-mill, 37-year bond issue to make building improvements and a 0.5-mill, 23-year additional levy.
X For the bond issue/tax levy
Y Against the bond issue/tax levy
CAMPBELL SCHOOL: A 12-mill, 5-year renewal levy for emergency requirements.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
SOUTH RANGE SCHOOL: A 3.1-mill, 10-year renewal levy to avoid an operating deficit.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
AUSTINTOWN PRECINCT 1: Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at Salsitas, 5495 Clarkins Drive.
Y Yes
Y No
BOARDMAN PRECINCT 1: Sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the proposed Tavern at The Shops, 463 Boardman-Poland Road.
Y Yes
Y No
BOARDMAN PRECINCT 1: Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the proposed Tavern at The Shops, 463 Boardman-Poland Road.
Y Yes
Y No
BOARDMAN PRECINCT 1: Sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the proposed 381 Bistro, 381 Boardman-Poland Road.
Y Yes
Y No
BOARDMAN PRECINCT 1: Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the proposed 381 Bistro, 381 Boardman-Poland Road.
Y Yes
Y No
BOARDMAN PRECINCT 1: Sale of beer, wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the proposed Boston Grill, 435 Boardman-Poland Road.
Y Yes
Y No
BOARDMAN PRECINCT 1: Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the proposed Boston Grill, 435 Boardman-Poland Road.
Y Yes
Y No
STRUTHERS PRECINCT 3-C: Sunday sale of wine, mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at the Mini Mart, 293 Center St.
Y Yes
Y No
TRUMBULL COUNTY
CANDIDATES
COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Democrats
Y David C. Cook
X Frank Fuda*
OHIO HOUSE
64TH DISTRICT
Democrats
Y Vincent S. Flask
X Tom Letson*
65TH DISTRICT
Democrats
Y Michael V. Boccia
X Sean J. O’Brien
Y Edward D. Stredney
Y John D. Williams
APPEALS JUDGE, 11TH DISTRICT
Democrats
Y Neil Wilson
Y Thomas R. Wright
Republicans
Y Colleen Mary O’Toole*
Y Eugene Lucci
32ND DISTRICT
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE MAN
Democrats
Y Dennis J. Gartland
Y Tom Letson*
Republicans
Y Ron Knight
Y Casey O’Brien*
Y William Pikor
Y Jack Sabo
32ND DISTRICT
STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE WOMAN
Democrats
Y Stephanie R. Flask
Y Margaret M. Scott
Republicans
Y Kathi Creed*
Y April Sabo
LEVIES, ISSUES & OPTIONS
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP: Referendum on zoning classification for a 34-acre parcel on Bazetta Road near Maffitt’s Meadows.
Y Yes
Y No
CHAMPION TOWNSHIP: A 0.5-mill, 5-year renewal levy for police protection.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
GIRARD: A 1.5-mill, 5-year additional levy for garbage disposal.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
HUBBARD PUBLIC LIBRARY: A 1.9-mill, continuous levy for current expenses.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
MCDONALD VILLAGE: A 1.5-mill, 5-year renewal for current operating expenses.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
NEWTON FALLS JOINT FIRE DISTRICT: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
TRUMBULL COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS: A 0.75-mill, 5-year renewal levy to provide and maintain senior citizen services or facilities.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
VIENNA TOWNSHIP: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal levy for roads and bridges.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
YANKEE LAKE VILLAGE: Electric aggregation.
Y Yes
Y No
LAKEVIEW SCHOOL: A 3.75-mill, 5-year additional emergency levy.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
LIBERTY SCHOOL: A 7.4-mill, 5-year renewal emergency levy.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
LORDSTOWN SCHOOL: A 2-mill, 5-year additional levy for general permanent improvements.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP: A 2-mill, 5-year additional levy for permanent improvements.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL: A 5.4-mill, 5-year renewal levy for emergency requirements.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
MATHEWS SCHOOL: A 7.8-mill, 5-year replacement and levy decrease.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
NEWTON FALLS SCHOOL: A 4.6-mill, 5-year levy for emergency requirements.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
WEATHERSFIELD SCHOOLS: A 3.9-mill, 10-year emergency renewal levy.
X For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
GIRARD PRECINCT 4B: Permit the Sunday sale of spirituous liquor at Kuzman’s, 1025 S. State St.
Y Yes
Y No
CORTLAND PRECINCT E: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted by Cortland Sparkle Market, 169 S. High St.
Y Yes
Y No
CORTLAND PRECINCT E: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Cortland Sparkle Market, 169 S. High St.
Y Yes
Y No
CORTLAND PRECINCT F: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Speedway, 548 S. Mecca St.
Y Yes
Y No
CORTLAND PRECINCT F: Permit the Sunday sale of wine and mixed beverages at Speedway, 548 S. Mecca St.
Y Yes
Y No
CORTLAND PRECINCT F: Permit the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Vasilios Restaurant.
Y Yes
Y No
CHAMPION PRECINCT M: Permit the sale of wine and mixed beverages at Klingemier’s Sparkle Market, 5634 Mahoning Ave. N.W.
Y Yes
Y No
CHAMPION PRECINCT M: Permit the Sunday sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages at Klingemier’s Sparkle Market, 5634 Mahoning Ave. N.W.
Y Yes
Y No
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
LEVIES, ISSUES & OPTIONS
COLUMBIANA COUNTY: A 1-percent, 5-year renewal of a sales and use tax.
X For the sales tax
Y Against the sales tax
COLUMBIANA COUNTY: A 0.2-mill, 10-year renewal for a cancer detection clinic for the county health department.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
COLUMBIANA CITY: A 2-mill, 5-year additional levy for fire protection.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
EAST PALESTINE: A 5-mill, 5-year additional levy for road and bridge maintenance.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
LEETONIA SCHOOLS: An 8.8-mill, 4-year additional levy to avoid a deficit.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
SALEM: A 1.25-mill, additional continuing levy for the Salem Public Library.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
SALEM CITY: A 1-mill, 5-year mill levy renewal for the parks and recreation department.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
SALEM CITY: Shall the city have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
SALEM SCHOOLS: A 6.7-mill, 5-year emergency renewal.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
ELKRUN: A 1-mill, 5-year additional fire protection levy.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
PERRY: A 1.5-mill, 5-year renewal of police levy.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
ROGERS: A 1-mill, 5-year renewal of a fire levy.
Y For the tax levy
Y Against the tax levy
ROGERS: Shall the village have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
NEW WATERFORD: Shall the village have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
BUTLER: Shall the township have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
CENTER: Shall the township have the authority to the aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
ELKRUN: Shall the township have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
SALEM: Shall the township have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
MIDDLETON: Shall the township have the authority to aggregate the retail electric loads except where any person opts out?
Y Yes
Y No
Source: County election boards