TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's note: The above video aired before all precincts reported vote totals.
In a closely watched race, Mac Driscoll has emerged victorious in the contest for an at-large seat on the Toledo City Council. Driscoll secured 42,401 votes, while his opponent, Tom Names, received 18,289 votes, according to unofficial and uncertified results from the Lucas County Board of Elections.
Driscoll, a Democrat and current at-large councilman, was appointed to the council in February 2024. He has a background in urban planning and development, with a master’s degree from Cleveland State University and a bachelor’s from the University of Toledo. Throughout his campaign, Driscoll emphasized public safety, affordable housing and community development as his key priorities.
Tom Names, an Independent and a licensed professional engineer, ran a strong campaign focused on public safety and neighborhood improvements. Despite the loss, Names congratulated Driscoll and pledged to continue his community involvement.
The final, certified results will be available after all provisional ballots are counted and the official canvass is completed.
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