MANSFIELD — There will be a primary election in Ohio on May 3 — it just will not include state legislative districts. And the “split primary” date for those races is still anybody’s guess as the post-2020 U.S. Census redistricting conundrum between Republicans and Democrats continues unabated. On Thursday, for the fourth time, the Ohio […]
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U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, back in Richland County, remains on the attack
MANSFIELD — Jim Jordan has spent his political career doing what he did as a high school and college wrestling champion — attack. “You don’t win wrestling matches standing around. You gotta be on the offense. I learned that a long, long time ago and I try to have the same attitude in politics,” the […]
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Want to vote in Ohio’s primary in May? You have about a month to register
MANSFIELD — You have less than a month to register if you plan on voting in Ohio’s May 3 primary, which is still scheduled at this point. The deadline to register to vote and/or change your address or name is Monday, April 4, according to the Richland County Board of Elections. The local elections office […]
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Ohio’s 2022 primary election date(s) remain(s) in question
MANSFIELD — It’s shaping up to be a highly unusual primary election season, according to Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld. “This is really unchartered waters for everyone,” he said Monday. “I have spoken to people who have been involved in (Ohio) elections for years and years and they said they have not […]
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Shelby-area Democrats hear from Richland County Auditor candidate
SHELBY – Despite adverse weather conditions, the Shelby Area Democratic Club recently met for its February monthly meeting. Members heard a presentation from Christopher McDevitt, who is running for Richland County auditor. The Lexington-area resident explained succinctly why he’s seeking this office. “I have a personal and professional vendetta again corruption,” McDevitt stated. Without making […]
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Tax issues, contested GOP race for Richland County commissioner highlight primary ballot
MANSFIELD — Several local tax issues and a contested Republican race for a Richland County commissioners’ seat headline the May 3 primary election ballot. The filing deadline for local candidates and issues with county Board of Elections was Wednesday at 4 p.m. “The petitions have to be verified by our board and certified to the […]
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Improved Richland County Board of Elections website prepping to go live
MANSFIELD — A new and improved Richland County Board of Elections website should go live in the next couple of weeks. Elections Director Matt Finfgeld and Deputy Director Jane Zimmerman met with county commissioners on Thursday to provide an update on an $89,400 project approved by commissioners in July. “Our goal is to have the […]
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It’s official: Just 19.6 percent of eligible Richland County voters cast ballots Nov. 2
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections on Thursday certified the official results of the Nov. 2 general election. Official Nov. 2 results The certification resulted in no changes to the winners announced on the night of the election, according to county elections director Matt Finfgeld. No recounts were necessary for any of the […]
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Two new faces to join Mansfield City Council as incumbents ousted
MANSFIELD — Two new faces will join Mansfield City Council when it convenes in January as a pair of incumbents were turned out of office on Tuesday. The Rev. Eleazer Akuchie and Aurelio Diaz both claimed victories, joining incumbents Stephanie Zader and Laura Burns, both of whom won seats after being appointed to complete unexpired […]