Your guide to the Nov. 5 General Election in Ohio

The following candidates will be present on all Ohio ballots across the state:

PRESIDENTIAL

• Donald J. Trump and JD Vance (Republican) 
• Kamala D. Harris and Tim Walz (Democratic) 
• Chase Oliver and Mike ter Maat (Libertarian) 
• Richard Duncan and Mitchell Preston Bupp (Independent)* 
• Peter Sonski and Lauren Onak (Independent)* 
• Jill Stein and Anita Rios (Independent)**

* The designation “independent” will not appear on the ballot. Independent candidates choose to appear on the ballot as “nonparty candidate” or “other-party candidate.”

**NOTE: Although Jill Stein and Anita Rios will appear on the ballot, votes for Stein/Rios will not be counted, as a letter of withdrawal from Rios as the vice presidential candidate for the Stein/Rios campaign was filed Aug. 28.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan will not be present on the Ohio ballot following Kennedy's withdrawal from the race.

US SENATE

• Bernie Moreno (Republican) previously certified 
• Sherrod Brown (Democratic) previously certified 
• Donald C. Kissick (Libertarian)

OHIO SUPREME COURT JUSTICE

• Lisa Forbes (Democratic) (Unexpired term) 
• Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican) (Unexpired term) 
• Michael P. Donnelly (Democratic) (Term commencing Jan. 1, 2025)
• Megan E. Shanahan (Republican) (Term commencing Jan. 1, 2025)
• Joseph T. Deters ( Republican) (Term commencing Jan. 2, 2025)
• Melody J. Stewart (Democratic) (Term commencing Jan. 2, 2025)

OHIO ISSUE 1: A proposed Ohio state Constitutional amendment "to create an appointed redistricting commission not elected by or subject to removal by the voters of the state." (Majority "yes" vote required to pass)

• Proposed amendment would:
  • Repeal constitutional protections against gerrymandering
  • Establish a new taxpayer-funded commission of appointees consisting of a majority of members belonging to state's two largest political parties
  • Commission will gerrymander Ohio's legislative and congressional districts to favor either of the two largest political parties in the state, according to a formula based on partisan outcomes as the dominant factor
  • Commission will be required to create new legislative and congressional districts in 2025 to replace the most recent districts adopted by the citizens of Ohio through elected representatives

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SAMPLE BALLOT

WHEN IS ELECTION DAY?

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

WHEN ARE THE POLLS OPEN?

Polls are open throughout Ohio from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. for in-person voting on Nov. 5.

You will be allowed to vote as long as you're in line before the polls close at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE IS MY POLLING PLACE?

You can find your polling location in Ohio HERE.

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WHAT IS ON MY BALLOT?

CLICK HERE to see a sample of your local ballot in Ohio so you can prepare yourself before heading to the polls.

A sample official Ohio statewide ballot is available HERE.

OHIO VOTER ID REQUIREMENTS

Valid types of photo identification include:

• Ohio driver's license
• State of Ohio ID card
• Interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV
• US passport
• US passport card
• US military ID card
• Ohio National Guard ID card
• US Department of Veterans Affairs ID card

All photo IDs must have an expiration date that has not passed and the voter's name that "substantially conforms" to the poll list or poll book.

If your form of identification does not match your current address in the pollbook, you can use an unexpired Ohio Driver License, State ID Card or Interim Documentation with your former address as a form of ID.

NOTE: Although Ohio driver's licenses and IDs can now be added to your Apple Wallet, you will still need your physical ID to vote. If you only have a digital ID, you will have to follow the requirements for voters who do not have their ID on Election Day.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET YOUR ID ON ELECTION DAY?

You will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, for your ballot to count, you must return to the board of elections no later than four days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification.

According to Ohio law, the following forms of ID will not be accepted:

• Out-of-state driver’s license or photo ID
• Social Security card
• Birth certificate
• Insurance card
• Utility bill
• Bank statement
• Government check
• Paycheck
• Other government document
• Any registration acknowledgment notice from the county board of elections

WHAT IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN ID?

Ohioans who are 17 or older and do not have a driver license can receive a state ID at no cost from the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Click HERE for more information.

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE

To be eligible to vote, you must register or update your voter registration no later than 30 days before an election.

For the Nov. 5 General Election, the deadline to register has passed. If you missed the Oct. 7 deadline, here are things to keep in mind to prepare for the next election.

REGISTER TO VOTE

You can register to vote online at the Ohio Secretary of State's Office website HERE.

To register online, you need to have and submit these items:

• Ohio driver’s license or Ohio identification card number
• Name
• Date of birth
• Address
• Last four digits of your Social Security number

If you are missing any of those items, you will need to fill out a paper form, sign and send it to your county board of elections. That form is also available on the Ohio Secretary of State's website at this link. If you do not have access to a computer or printer, most public libraries will be able to assist you.

If you are a Safe at Home participant, you should contact the Safe at Home office before continuing online registration. 

EARLY VOTING

Early in-person voting began Oct. 8. The final day for early voting in Ohio was Nov. 3.

You must vote in person or by absentee for the Nov. 5 election.

ABSENTEE VOTING

Absentee voting by mail began Oct. 8.

ABSENTEE BALLOT DEADLINE

The deadline to request an absentee ballot is the close of business seven days before Election Day. A separate ballot request must be submitted for each election.

For absentee ballots to count, they must be received before polls close on Election Day.

Alternatively, absentee ballots must be postmarked by the day before Election Day and received no later than four days after polls close.

TRACK YOUR BALLOT

If you voted absentee, you can track the status of your ballot HERE on the Ohio Secretary of State's website.

ACCESSIBLE VOTING

Remote ballot marking systems are available for use if a voter has a qualifying disability outlined in the Americans with Disabilities Act. The system allows those who qualify to mark their ballots privately and on their own, according to the Ohio Secretary of State's office.

You are not required to say what your qualifying disability is, but you do have to confirm that you are eligible to receive your ballot under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you are a qualifying voter and would like to request an absentee ballot and use a remote ballot system to mark your ballot, you can do the following:

1. Fill out this online form at the Ohio Secretary of State's website at this link: sos.state.oh.us/elections/voters/11-g/
2. Once filled out, click "Download & Print" at the bottom of the page
3. Open the downloaded file and verify the information
4. Print the downloaded document, sign it, put the completed form in an envelope with postage, and mail it to your county board of elections as listed in the state's directory at this link

If you do not have a printer, you can call your county board of elections to request an application by mail. 

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WHAT TIME WILL RESULTS COME IN?

The first unofficial results should come in shortly after 7:30 p.m. when the polls close. Absentee ballots are counted first, according to the Secretary of State's office.

Election results are considered unofficial until certified. The deadline for certification varies on a state-by-state basis. In Ohio, the local certification deadline is Nov. 26 and statewide is Dec. 6.

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WHERE CAN I FIND RESULTS?

Live coverage from WTOL 11

You can watch WTOL 11 live on air for the latest updates as we receive them. You can also stream WTOL 11 on our website or on our streaming app, WTOL 11+, which is available for free on Fire TV, Roku and online at wtol.com/watch.

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WTOL 11+ will have live, local team coverage throughout election night after polls close with a breakdown of unofficial results, reactions, expert analysis and more.

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Extended coverage

To view unofficial results on our website, visit the "Elections" page at wtol.com/election, which will be active the night of Election Day.

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Breaking updates and unofficial results will be available through the free WTOL 11 News app and push alerts. You can find the WTOL 11 News app at the following links for Google Play or the Apple app store, or by searching your favorite app store for "WTOL 11: Toledo's News Leader."

Wake up with WTOL 11 News starting at 4 a.m. on Nov. 6 for more updates and a recap of Election Day and election night coverage.

SHARE YOUR STICKER

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You can also download a virtual "I Voted" sticker HERE.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep - 9th District

• Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)
• Derek Merrin (Republican)
• Tom Pruss (Libertarian)

State Rep. – 81st District

• James M. Hoops (Republican)
• Gregory Adams (Democratic)

State Rep. – 82nd District

• Roy W. Klopfenstein (Republican)
• Magdalene Markward (Democratic)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be found at this link based on precinct. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Defiance County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.85 mills, for a continuing period of time, commencing 2025): For the benefit of the Defiance County Community Developmental Disabilities Programs and Services.

Defiance County (Proposed tax levy, renewal and increase - renew 1.4 mills, increase 0.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs.

Defiance County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.1 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): To provide funding for the Defiance County General Health District program for calendar years 2026 through 2030.

Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 1: To clarify when the mayor is unable to fulfill duties and when president of council becomes acting mayor.

Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 2: To eliminate the need to send hard copy notices of special meetings to members of council in person.

Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 3: To eliminate the requirement to keep six copies of model or standard code regarding things like construction in the office of the clerk of council.

Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 4: To clarify city administrator as a full-time position under another section of the charter, as recommended by review committee.

 Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 5: To amend portions of the city charter to comply with Ohio Revised Code regarding residency requirements of department head positions.

Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 6: To correct an error in tenses used in a section of the city charter.

Defiance - Proposed Charter Amendment 7: To amend the charter to exempt division head positions and temporary, seasonal or part-time employees from the classified service, with the exception of the heads of police and fire divisions.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep. – 9th District

• Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)
• Derek Merrin (Republican)
• Tom Pruss (Libertarian)

State Rep. - 81st District

• Gregory Adams (Democratic)
• James M. Hoops (Republican)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be found at this link based on precinct. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Issue 2 - Fayette (Proposed tax levy, additional, 0.25%, commencing Jan. 1, 2025): Police services.

Issue 4 - Amboy Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.75 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Maintaining and operating cemeteries.

Issue 5 - Dover Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire, rescue and ambulance protection services.

Issue 6 - Franklin Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.1 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire services and EMS.

Issue 7 - Gorham Township (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 0.4 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Maintaining and operation of Gorham Township - Pleasant View Union Cemetery.

Issue 8 - Gorham Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 3 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire services.

Issue 9 - York Township (Proposed tax levy renewal of 0.5 mills and increase of 1.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire services.

Issue 10 - Anthony Wayne Local School District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 2.42 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Current expenses.

Issue 11 - Pike-Delta-York Local School District (Proposed tax levy, substitute, 5.31 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Providing for necessary requirements of the school district.

Issue 12 - Fayette Local School District (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 0.75 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current expenses of the Normal Memorial Library.

Issue 13 - Fulton County Senior Citizens Services (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 1.7 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Providing and maintaining senior citizens services and facilities.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep - 5th District

• Bob Latta (Republican)
• Keith Mundy (Democratic)

State Rep. - 83rd District

• Sheila M. Coressel (Democratic)
• Ty Mathews (Republican)

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas

• Phillip A. Riegle
• Alex K. Treece

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Issue 2 - Bluffton (Proposed income tax levy, additional, 0.4% on income, 20 years): For the capital and operational needs of Bluffton safety services departments.

Issue 3 - Jenera (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 4 mills, 5 years): Village operating expenses.

Issue 4 - Union Township (Proposed bond issue, 1.2 mills, 15 years): To construct and equip a new township garage and clear, improve and equip its site.

Issue 5 - Findlay City Schools (Proposed income tax levy, 1%, for a continuing period of time, commencing Jan. 1, 2025): Current expenses.

Issue 6 - Riverdale Local School District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1.9 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): General permanent improvements.

Issue 7 - Van Buren Local School District (Proposed income tax, renewal, 1%, 5 years, commencing in 2026): Current expenses.

Issue 8 - Forest-Jackson Public Library (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.7 mills, 5 years): Current expenses.

Issue 9 - PMP Joint Ambulance District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 5.5 mills, 5 years, commencing in 2025): Ambulance service.

Issue 10 - Hancock County Job & Family Services (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 0.8 mills, 5 years): For children's services and the care and placement of children.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep - 5th District

• Bob Latta (Republican)
• Keith Mundy (Democratic)

State Rep. - 81st District

• Gregory Adams (Democratic)
• James M. Hoops (Republican)

Henry County Commissioner (Term commencing Jan. 2, 2025)

• Glenn A. Miller (Republican)
• Maribel Gonzalez-Perry (Democratic)

Henry County Commissioner (Term commencing Jan. 3, 2025)

• G. Jeff Brubaker (Republican)
• Paula Skeens (Democratic)
• Christopher Hastedt (Nonparty)

ISSUES

Ballot information can be viewed at this link. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Holgate Library (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing in 2025): Current expenses.

Freedom Township (Proposed tax levy, replacement of 1.5 mills and increase of 0.25 mills, 5 years, commencing in 2024): Fire and emergency medical services.

Corn City Fire District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2.5 mills, 5 years, commencing in 2025): Fire service.

Corn City Fire District (Bond issue, 1.56 mills, 30 years): Constructing and improving fire facilities.

Napoleon Area School District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 4.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Emergency requirements and current expenses.

Pleasant Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1.3 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire services.

Washington Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Roads and bridges.

Bowling Green City School District (Proposed income tax levy, 0.75%, continuing period of time beginning Jan. 1, 2025): Current expenses.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep. – 9th District

• Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)
• Derek Merrin (Republican)
• Tom Pruss (Libertarian)

State Rep. – 41st District

• Josiah Leinbach (Republican)
• Erika White (Democratic)

State Rep. – 43rd District

• Michele Grim (Democratic)
• Wendi Hendricks (Republican)

State Rep. – 44th District

• Dave Blyth (Democratic)
• Josh Williams (Republican)

State Sen. – 2nd District

• Theresa Gavarone (Republican)
• Paloma De La Fuente (Democratic)

Lucas County Commissioner (Full term commencing Jan. 2, 2025)

• Pete Gerken (Democratic)
• Tom Waniewski (Republican)

Lucas County Commissioner (Full term commencing Jan. 3, 2025)

• Anita Lopez (Democratic)
• John W. Rozic (Republican)

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Term commencing Jan. 6, 2025)

• Jaime Agnew
• Ken Walz
  

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (Juvenile Division) (Unexpired term ending Jan. 1, 2027)

• Robert J. Jones Jr.
• Amy E. Stoner

Toledo City Council At Large

• Mac Driscoll
• Tom Names

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link based on precinct. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Issue 2 - Maumee: Proposed ordinance enacting non-owner occupied residential property requirements for the city of Maumee.

Issue 3 - Oregon (Property tax, additional, 0.5 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): To provide or maintain senior citizen services and facilities.

Issue 4 - Whitehouse: Proposed ordinance to "aggregate the eligible retail electric loads located in the Village of Whitehouse consistent with state law and for that purpose, enter into service agreements to facilitate for those loads the sale and purchase of electricity."

Issue 5 - Whitehouse: Proposed issue regarding the cultivation and processing only of marijuana in the village of Whitehouse under terms, requirements and conditions to be adopted by village council.

Issue 6 - Whitehouse: Proposed charter amendment regarding the meetings of village council.

Issue 7 - Whitehouse: Proposed charter amendment regarding the vacancy and resignation of mayor.

Issue 8 - Whitehouse: Proposed charter amendment regarding nominations and elections for elective offices of the municipality.

Issue 9 - Toledo: Proposed city of Toledo charter amendment “to limit the number of consecutive four-year mayoral terms to three from two, to be consistent with the term limits applied to Toledo City Council.”

Issue 10 - Richfield Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal of 2.5 mills and increase of 0.5 mills, for a continuing period of time, commencing 2024): Fire protection and emergency medical services.

Issue 11 - Monclova Township: Proposed resolution "to adopt a limited home rule government, under which government the board of township trustees, by resolution, may exercise limited powers of local self-government and limited police powers."

Issue 12 - Jerusalem Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): General construction, reconstruction, repair and resurfacing of streets, roads and bridges.

Issue 13 - Jerusalem Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): General construction, reconstruction, repair and resurfacing of streets, roads and bridges.

Issue 14 - Sylvania Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 2.5 mills for continuing period of time, commencing 2024): Fire protection and emergency medical services.

Issue 15 - Swanton Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 10 mills, a continuing period of time commencing 2024): Fire protection and emergency medical services.

Issue 16 - Waterville Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 3 mills for a continuing period of time commencing 2024): Current expenses.

Issue 17 - Springfield Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal of 2.5 mills, increase of 3.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire protection and emergency medical services.

Issue 18 - Harding Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire protection and emergency medical services.

Issue 19 - Toledo City School District (Bond issue and proposed tax levy, additional, 3.8 mills, 5 years commencing 2024): Issue bonds for the purpose of maintaining and improving school district buildings and facilities, and levy additional property tax for current operating expenses.

Issue 20 - Sylvania Area Joint Recreational District (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 1.25 mills for a continuing period commencing 2024): Parks and recreational purposes.

Issue 22 - Anthony Wayne Local School District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 2.42 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Current expenses.

Issue 23 - Springfield Local School District (Proposed property tax levy, renewal and decrease of 1 mill to final rate of 1 mills, 10 years, commencing 2025): For the purpose of avoiding an operational deficit of the school district.

Issue 24 - Toledo-Lucas County Library District (Proposed bond issue, 1 mill, 30 years, commencing 2024): Construction, improvement, and maintenance of library buildings.

Issue 28 - Lucas County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.4 mills, 5 years, commencing in 2024): For the Port Authority, including its economic and jobs development programs.

Issue 29 - Lucas County (Proposed tax levy, renewal and increase - renew 0.75 mill, increase 0.25 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): Providing or maintaining senior citizens services and programs.

Issue 30 - Lucas County (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): For the support of children services and the care and placement of children.

CONTESTED RACES

State Rep. – 44th District

• Dave Blyth (Democratic)
• Josh Williams (Republican)

State Rep. – 89th District

• Alicia W. Roshong (Democratic)
• D.J. Swearingen (Republican)

State Sen. – 2nd District

• Theresa Gavarone (Republican)
• Paloma De La Fuente (Democratic)

Ottawa County Commissioner (Term commencing Jan. 2, 2025)

• Lori M. Brikmanis (Democratic)
• Mark W. Stahl (Republican)

Ottawa County Recorder

• Nathan Daniels (Republican)
• Curt T. Fleming (Democratic)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Issue 2 - Elmore (Proposed property tax, additional, 3 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current expenses.

Issue 3 - Elmore (Proposed property tax, renewal, 3 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Streets and alleys.

Issue 4 - Genoa (Proposed property tax, additional, 1.8 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Streets.

Issue 5 - Marblehead (Proposed property tax, additional, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Police purposes.

Issue 6 - Oak Harbor (Proposed property tax, additional, 3.9 mills, for a continuing period of time commencing 2024): Parks and recreation.

Issue 7 - Clay Township, excluding Genoa (Proposed property tax, replacement, 4.3 mills, for a continuing period of time commencing 2024): Police purposes.

Issue 8 - Harris Township (Proposed property tax, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): Current operating expenses.

Issue 9 - Put-in-Bay Township (Proposed property tax, renewal, 3 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Providing and maintaining a refuse site on Middle Bass Island.

Issue 10 - Put-in-Bay Township (Proposed property tax, renewal, 4.8 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): For maintenance of roads, unincorporated.

Issue 11 - Put-in-Bay Township (Proposed property tax, renewal, 0.25 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): For physician's house.

Issue 12 - Put-in-Bay Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current expenses.

Issue 13 - Genoa Area Local Schools (Proposed tax levy, substitute for existing levy of 5.4 mills, for a continuing period of time commencing 2025): Necessary requirements.

Issue 14 - Harris-Elmore Library (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.1 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current expenses.

Issue 15 - Mid County Joint Ambulance District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 3 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Emergency medical services.

Issue 16 - Mid County Joint Ambulance District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Emergency medical services.

Issue 17 - EHOVE Joint Vocational School District (Proposed bond issue, 2.2 mills, 36 years, commencing 2024): Improvement and construction of district buildings and facilities.

Issue 18 - Put-in-Bay Township Park District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1 mill, 10 years, commencing 2024): Parks and recreational purposes.

Issue 19 - Mental Health and Recovery Board of Seneca, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wyandot Counties (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Mental health and recovery services.

Issue 20 - Ottawa County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Senior citizen services.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep. – 9th District

• Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)
• Derek Merrin (Republican)
• Tom Pruss (Libertarian)

State Sen. - 26th District

• Mohamud Jama (Democratic)
• Bill Reineke (Republican)

State Rep. - 88th District

• Gary Click (Republican)
• Dianne Selvey (Democratic)

Sandusky County Coroner

• Mark A. Smith (Republican)
• James M. Williams (Democratic)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Ballville Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.25 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Construction and repair of streets, roads and bridges.

Bellevue: Proposed resolution to change term length for Bellevue City Council and council president from two years to four years.

Bellevue City School (Proposed income tax levy, renewal, 0.5%, 10 years, beginning Jan. 1, 2027): Current expenses.

EHOVE Joint Vocational School District (Proposed bond issue, 2.2 mills, 36 years, commencing 2024): Improvement and construction of district buildings and facilities.

Gibsonburg Exempted Village School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal and increase, 2 mills total, continuing period of time commencing in 2024): General improvements.

Madison Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): Cemetery expenses.

Townsend Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire protection.

Rice Township (Proposed tax levy, replace 2.0 mills with an increase of 0.75 mills for total of 2.75 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Fire protection.

Washington Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2.45 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Fire protection.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep. – 5th District

• Keith Mundy (Democratic)
• Bob Latta (Republican)

State Sen. - 26th District

• Mohamud Jama (Democratic)
• Bill Reineke (Republican)

State Rep. - 88th District

• Gary Click (Republican)
• Dianne Selvey (Democratic)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link based on precinct. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Attica (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.75 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Parks and recreation.

Bloomville (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Parks and recreation.

Adams Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.4 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Fire protection.

Loudon Township: Proposed zoning resolution to provide comprehensive land use regulations for the township.

Pleasant Township: Proposed resolution regarding township authority over electric aggregation.

Thompson Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.8 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire protection and emergency medical services.

Thompson Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 0.25 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Ambulance services and emergency medical services.

Bellevue Local School District (Proposed income tax, renewal, 0.5%, 10 years, commencing Jan. 1, 2027): Current expenses.

Hopewell Loudon Local School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.89 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Emergency requirements of school district.

Mohawk Local School District (Proposed income tax levy, renewal, 1%, 5 years, commencing Jan. 1, 2026): Operating expenses.

EHOVE Joint Vocational School District (Proposed bond issue, 2.2 mills, 36 years, commencing 2024): Improvement and construction of district buildings and facilities.

Mohawk Public Library (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.8 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current operating expenses.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep – 9th District

• Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)
• Tom Pruss (Libertarian)
• Derek Merrin (Republican)

State Rep. - 81st District

• Gregory Adams (Democratic)
• James M. Hoops (Republican)

Williams County Commissioner (Term commencing Jan. 3, 2025)

• Jennifer King (Nonparty)
• Terry Rummel (Republican)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link based on precinct. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Issue 2 - Montpelier (Proposed income tax levy, 0.2%): Fire protection.

Issue 3 - Jefferson Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): Fire protection.

Issue 4 - Saint Joseph Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): Fire protection.

Issue 5 - Springfield Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Fire protection.

Issue 6 - Springfield Township (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): Parks and recreation.

Issue 7 - Millcreek-West Unity Local School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.9 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): School safety and security.

Issue 8 - Edon Northwest Local Schools (Proposed income tax levy, replacement, 1% on earned income of individuals residing in the school district for 5 years, commencing 2026): Current operating expenses. If new tax is not approved, the existing tax of individuals and estates will remain in effect under its original authority for remainder of previously approved term.

Issue 9 - North Central Local Schools (Proposed income tax levy, 0.75% on income, 3 years, commencing 2025): School district purposes.

Issue 10 - Maple Grove Union Cemetery District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): Maintaining and operating Maple Grove Union Cemetery.

Issue 11 - Williams County: Proposed resolution to allow the Board of Commissioners of Williams County to have the authority to aggregate electric loads in unincorporated areas, excluding Center and Springfield townships.

Issue 12 - Williams County Public Library (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2024): Current expenses.

Issue 13 - Williams County Health District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): Operating revenue for Williams County Health District.

Issue 14 - Williams County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years, commencing 2025): Senior citizens services and facilities.

Issue 15 - Williams County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.50 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Senior citizens services and facilities.

Issue 16 - Williams County (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1.85 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Emergency medical services.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep. – 5th District

• Keith Mundy (Democratic)
• Bob Latta (Republican)

U.S. Rep – 9th District

• Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)
• Tom Pruss (Libertarian)
• Derek Merrin (Republican)

State Sen. – 2nd District

• Paloma De La Fuente (Democratic)
• Theresa Gavarone (Republican)

State Rep. – 44th District

• Dave Blyth (Democratic)
• Josh Williams (Republican)

State Rep. –  75th District

• Jan K. Materni (Democratic)
• Haraz N. Ghanbari (Republican)

Wood County Commissioner (Term commencing Jan. 3, 2025)

• Philip Chrysler (Democratic)
• Ted Bowlus (Republican)

Wood County Recorder

• Jeremy Schroeder (Democratic)
• Connor Rose (Republican)

Wood County Treasurer

• Sean Elliott (Democratic)
• Jane Spoerl (Republican)

ISSUES

Full ballot language is available at each link as listed below or from the Wood County Board of Elections document at this link.

Wood County (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.6 mills, 10 years commencing in 2025): ADAMHS Board providing mental health and addiction services.

Rossford (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years commencing in 2024): Payment of permanent, part-time or volunteer firefighting, EMS, administrative personnel to operate a fire department.

Rossford (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2.8 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Providing and maintaining fire equipment, apparatus, appliances, buildings or sites to operate a fire department.

Rossford (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Parks and recreation.

Bloom Township (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 1 mill, 5 years commencing in 2024): General construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads, and bridges.

Freedom Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years commencing in 2025): Providing and maintaining fire department equipment or to purchase and provide emergency medical services.

Freedom Township (Proposed tax levy, 1 mill, 3 years commencing in 2025): Current expenses.

Lake Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years commencing in 2024): Fire protection.

Lake Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1.5 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Providing ambulance service, emergency medical service or both.

Montgomery Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 3 mills, 5 years commencing in 2025): Fire protection.

Montgomery Township (Proposed tax levy, additional, 0.3 mill, 3 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

Plain Township (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 2 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Fire protection and emergency protection.

Portage Township (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 2 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Maintaining and operating cemeteries.

Troy Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.8 mills, 3 years commencing in 2024): Ambulance services.

Custar (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years commencing in 2025): Current expenses.

Haskins (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2.5 mills, 5 years commencing in 2025): Streets construction and reconstruction.

Millbury (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1 mill, 5 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

Milton Center (Proposed tax levy, additional, 5 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

North Baltimore (Proposed income tax, increase, 0.5% on income, commencing Jan. 1, 2025): General fund operations.

Pemberville (Proposed income tax, increase, 0.5% on income, commencing Jan. 1, 2025): General municipal operations.

Wayne (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.9 mills, 5 years commencing in 2025): Fire protection services.

West Millgrove (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 5 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

Weston (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 1.9 mills, 5 years commencing in 2025): Maintaining and operating a cemetery.

Anthony Wayne Local School District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 2.42 mills, 5 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

Bowling Green City School District (Proposed income tax levy, 0.75% for a continuing period of time beginning Jan. 1, 2025): Current expenses.

Gibsonburg Exempted Village School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal and increase, 2 mills, continuing period of time commencing in 2024): General improvements.

Perrysburg Exempted Village School District (Proposed tax levy, incremental, 9.73 to 19.81 mills, 8 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

Henry Township road district (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years commencing in 2025): Road repair, improvement and maintenance.

Pemberville Library - Eastwood LSD (Proposed tax levy, replacement, 0.8 mill, 5 years commencing in 2024): Current expenses.

CONTESTED RACES

U.S. Rep. – 5th District

• Keith Mundy (Democratic)
• Bob Latta (Republican)

U.S. Rep. – 4th District

• Tamie Wilson (Democratic)
• Jim Jordan (Republican)

State Sen. - 26th District

• Mohamud Jama (Democratic)
• Bill Reineke (Republican)

State Rep. - 87th District

• Riordan McClain (Republican)
• Craig Swartz (Democratic)

ISSUES

Full ballot language can be viewed at this link based on precinct. Ballot issues are summarized below.

Richland Township (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.5 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Fire expenses.

Marseilles (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 2 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current expenses.

Marseilles (Proposed tax level, renewal, 1.8 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Current expenses.

Riverdale Local School District (Proposed tax levy, additional, 1.9 mills, 5 years, commencing 2024): Permanent improvements.

Riverdale Local School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.7 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Forest Jackson Public Library for current expenses.

Mohawk Local School District (Proposed income tax levy, renewal, 1%, 5 years, commencing 2026): Current expenses.

Mohawk Local School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 0.8 mills, 5 years, commencing 2025): Mohawk Community Library for current expenses.

Wynford Local School District (Proposed tax levy, renewal, 6.9 mills, 3 years, commencing 2024): Current expenses.

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