MANSFIELD — Christopher McDevitt is withdrawing from the race for Richland County auditor. The Democrat from Troy Township, in his first run for public office, told Richland Source on Friday afternoon he was on his way to the county Board of Elections to submit a letter withdrawing from the race. McDevitt said his decision was […]
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State Issue 1: Should judges be required to consider public safety when setting bail?
On Nov. 8, Ohio voters will vote on a constitutional amendment that requires judges to consider public safety when setting bail. The amendment also changes the branch of government responsible for setting bail amounts and conditions. The Determining Bail Amount Based on Public Safety Amendment appears on the ballot as State Issue 1. It is […]
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Richland County Board of Elections seeks poll workers
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections needs additional poll workers for the Nov. 8 general election. Therefore, the Board has scheduled two classes for new Precinct Election Officials (Poll Workers) on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. and Oct. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Longview Center, 1495 West Longview Avenue at the […]
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Owens, Pscholka-Gartner share goals ahead of domestic relations judge election
MANSFIELD — Richland County Domestic Relations Judge Heather Cockley announced a year ago she would not seek re-election in 2022. Domestic Relations Chief Magistrate Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner and local attorney Beth Owens will be on the Nov. 8 ballot to replace Cockley. Both were unopposed in the May primary with Pscholka-Gartner receiving 3,258 votes among Democrats […]
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Who is ready to make their selections? Early voting for Nov. 8 election begins Oct. 12
MANSFIELD — Mike DeWine or Nan Whaley? Tim Ryan or J.D. Vance? Beth Owens or Kirsten Pscholka-Gartner? The 2022 general election is not until Nov. 8. But Richland County voters can begin making their voices heard in the races for Ohio governor, the U.S. Senate and Richland County Domestic Relations Court — along with a […]
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State Issue 2: Should non-citizens be barred from voting in municipal elections?
Ohio voters will decide in November whether non-citizens should have a say in local elections. Issue 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot, if approved, would prohibit local governments from allowing non-citizens to vote in municipal elections. The language in the Ohio Constitution would be changed from, “Every citizen of the United States … is entitled […]
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Tamie Wilson: A conversation about her campaign for the U.S. House
Tamie Wilson vs. Jim Jordan Democrat Tamie Wilson is running against Republican Jim Jordan to represent Ohio’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. The district includes Richland and Ashland counties. MANSFIELD — Democrat Tamie Wilson from Delaware, a candidate to represent Ohio’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives, stopped at Idea […]
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Jodie Perry: ‘We’re primed for growth’ as she seeks to become Mansfield’s next mayor
MANSFIELD — Jodie Perry said Tuesday that Mansfield has reached a turning point in its 214-year history. The president and CEO of the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development said she wants to help the city choose the right path forward as Mansfield’s next mayor. During an afternoon event at the gazebo in Central Park, […]
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Nan Whaley: A conversation about her campaign for Ohio governor
Editor’s Note Our discussion with Nan Whaley, Ohio’s Democratic candidate for governor, touched on a variety of issues, using some of the questions developed by author and reporter Amanda Ripley as a way of cutting through conflict with questions that “complicate the narrative.” Ripley’s work is aimed at helping reporters and editors dig beneath people’s […]
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Tim Ryan: A conversation about his campaign for U.S. Senate
Tim Ryan vs. J.D. Vance U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (D-13th District) is running against Republican J.D. Vance, a Cincinnati resident and venture capitalist making his first run for elected office. One of them will replace Sen. Rob Portman (R-Cincinnati), who has announced he will not seek a third term in office. Our conversation with Vance […]