TOLEDO, Ohio —
Check out the RESULTS of the Nov. 7, 2023 election
Ohio and Michigan voters will head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7 for a general election that features local municipal and school board races, as well as local levy requests.
In Ohio, the election is dominated by two statewide ballot initiatives that would change the state constitution on the subjects of abortion rights and legalized marijuana.
FAQs about the Nov. 7 election:
WHERE IS MY POLLING PLACE?
You can find your polling location in Ohio HERE.
You can find your polling location in Michigan HERE.
WHEN ARE THE POLLS OPEN?
Polls are open throughout Ohio from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Remember, you are still permitted to vote as long as you're in line before the polls close at 7:30 p.m.
Polls in most of Michigan, including the southeastern region, are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. eastern daylight time.
WHAT RACES ARE ON MY BALLOT?
CLICK HERE to see a sample of your local ballot in Ohio so you can study up before heading to the polls.
CLICK HERE to see a sample local ballot in Michigan.
What's on the ballot in your community:
OHIO
Issue 1 – Abortion rights:
Ohio Issue 1 "would establish an individual right to one's own reproductive medical treatment, including but not limited to abortion."
This ballot initiative comes after the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, and individual states were given the opportunity to decide their own laws on the matter.
Issue 2 – Legalization of marijuana:
Ohioans will decide the question of whether recreational marijuana will be legalized.
The measure, spearheaded by the Coalition to Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol, would allow adults 21 and over to buy and possess up to 2.5 ounces of cannabis flower and 15 grams of extract.
If the issue passes, Ohio would become the 24th state to legalize cannabis for adult use.
LUCAS COUNTY
Anthony Wayne Schools operating levy: A 2.9-mill levy to cover current expenses of the school district.
Anthony Wayne Schools bond levy: A 2.6-mill bond levy to raise $70.8 million over the next 37 years for construction of a multi-purpose athletics stadium and improvements for existing buildings.
Anthony Wayne School Board: (3 seats, term starts on Jan. 1 2024): Shellie McKnight, Jim Schlievert, Jeff Baden, Amy Barrett, Sarah Bellner, Pam Brint, Frank Dudas, Jayna Gwin, Lindsay Hoipkemier
(1 seat, unexpired term ending Dec. 31 2025): Michelle Ross, Mike Stamm, Troy Lutz
Maumee fire levy: A 5.6-mills proposed tax levy to cover the cost of firefighting and emergency medical services equipment and employee compensation.
Maumee School Board: (2 seats) Ruth Uhl, Andrea Ankenbrandt, Allison Fiscus
Maumee City Council: (3 seats) Aubrey Hornsby, Ted Kurt, Scott Noonan, Dave Poeppelmeier, Gabriel W. Barrow, Tracey Elmore
City of Toledo charter amendment: Charter amendment to allow the city to use funds to improve streets, whether or not they were previously unimproved
City of Toledo advisory question: Advisory question to gauge public opinion on major improvements to Bay View Wastewater Treatment Plant. This ballot item will not result in a direct action.
Toledo Public Schools levy: A 6.5-mill, five-year levy to cover current expenses of the school district.
Toledo Public Schools levy: A 5.8-mill, five-year levy to cover current expenses and general permanent improvements of the school district. 4.3-mills are allocated to current expenses and 1.5-mills are allocated to general permanent improvements
Toledo Public School Board: (2 seats) Randall Parker III, Sheena Barnes, Zach Mercer, Jason M. Sobb
Sylvania Schools Board: (2 seats) Kimberly A. Conklin, Greg Feller, John Ross
Washington Local School Board: (2 seats) Irshad Bannister, Rebecca J. Bundy, Brady J. Hall, Lauren Moore
Waterville Mayor: Timothy G. Pedro, Timothy Plowman
Waterville Council: (3 seats) Rob Allan, Todd E. Borowski, Rodney Frey, Anthony Garver, Matt Harrell, Wayne Wagner
Whitehouse Mayor: Richard Bingham, Tony Fronk
Whitehouse Income Tax increase: A 2% income tax levy for operations.
HENRY COUNTY
Napoleon Schools levy: A 3.9-mill, five-year levy for operating expenses
OTTAWA COUNTY
Put-in-Bay Township Police new levy: An additional 1.5-mill, five-year tax levy to fund police services.
SANDUSKY COUNTY
Fremont City income tax levy for roads: A .25% levy increase on income for road construction and maintenance in the city of Fremont.
WOOD COUNTY
Bowling Green City Schools bond levy: A 5.55-mill bond levy to raise $72.8 million to build a new high school and make other renovations in the district.
Bowling Green School Board: (3 seats) Stephen Bateson, Rick Busselle, Joseph M. Edens, Howard A. Gonyer, Steven C. Goyer, Tracy Hovest, Brian A. Paskvan, Peggy A. Thompson
Grand Rapids Township fire levy: A new, 0.75-mill, five-year tax levy to provide funds to purchase a new fire truck.
Lake Township fire services levy: A 4.2-mill additional tax levy to provide and maintain fire services.
Luckey Village police levy: An additional 2-mill, five-year tax levy to provide and maintain equipment and buildings used by the police department, and pay the salaries of police and related personnel.
Otsego Schools levy: A 0.5% tax levy to cover current expenses of the school district.
Perrysburg Schools bond levy: A 5.95-mill bond levy to raise $140 million over 36 years for construction and improvement of school facilities.
Perrysburg School Board: (2 seats) Kelly A. Davis, Kelly Ewbank, Laura Meinke, Susan Rowland Miller, Ashley Sackett
WILLIAMS COUNTY
Williams County EMS levy: A new, 3.5-mill levy to fund the county emergency medical services.
Williams County Health District levy: A new, 0.29-mill, 10-year levy for operations.
WYANDOT COUNTY
Carey Schools levy: A 1% income tax levy renewal to cover current expenses of the school district.
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