MANSFIELD — The Nov. 7 ballot in Richland County just officially got even more crowded with a second statewide issue. The Ohio Secretary of State’s Office announced Wednesday enough additional […]
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Hot-button state initiatives, packed Richland County ballot will drive November turnout
MANSFIELD — Don’t tell Matt Finfgeld and Jane Zimmermann that 2023 is an “off-year” election. The two leaders of the Richland County Board of Elections sure don’t see it that […]
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Ohio voters firmly reject State Issue 1
COLUMBUS — Ohio voters said “no” to Republican state lawmakers on Tuesday. State Issue 1, an amendment to the state Constitution proposed by GOP members in the Statehouse, fell flat. […]
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State Issue 1 drawing big numbers for Aug. 8 special election in Richland County
MANSFIELD — It’s clear local voters want to make their voices heard on State Issue 1, a proposed constitutional amendment that would make amending the constitution more difficult in the […]
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State Issue 1 sparks early voter interest in Richland County
MANSFIELD — State Issue 1 has certainly gotten the attention of Richland County voters. “We have been extremely busy. I would never have guessed this kind of turnout,” Richland County […]
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Ohio League of Women Voters director visits Mansfield, urges ‘no’ vote on Issue 1
MANSFIELD — The League of Women Voters, which celebrated its 100th birthday in 2020, has long claimed to be a bipartisan political organization that doesn’t take positions on candidates or […]
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League of Women Voters Ohio director to speak with Richland County Democrats
MANSFELD — League of Women Voters Ohio Executive Director Jen Miller will be the guest speaker on Thursday, July 13, at 5:30 p.m. at the regular monthly meeting of the […]
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Abortion fight comes to Ohio: Voters will decide Aug. 8 if amending constitution should be tougher
Open Source EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was written in response to a reader-submitted request through Open Source, a platform where readers can ask Richland Source’s newsroom to investigate a question. MANSFIELD […]
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Deadline to register for Aug. 8 special election is July 10
MANSFIELD — The deadline to register for the Aug. 8 special election is July 10, according to Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld. The only item scheduled for […]
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Richland County commissioners OK $66,000 to improve Board of Elections offices
MANSFIELD — Richland County commissioners on Tuesday approved spending $66,000 in capital funds to improve and better secure the local Board of Elections office. The unanimous vote came during a […]