MARION COUNTY, OH (MARION COUNTY NOW)—As the November election approaches, voters in Marion County will have several important issues to consider. Early voting has already commenced, allowing residents to make their voices heard ahead of Election Day.

Among the most significant races are two seats on the Marion County Common Pleas Court. Incumbent judges W.T. Edwards (Independent) and Mathew Frericks (Republican) are both seeking re-election, facing competition from local attorney Todd Anderson, who is also a Republican.

In the race for county commissioner, Republicans Andy Appelfeller and Kevin Davidson will compete for a chance to secure the position. Meanwhile, Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan is facing a challenge from Independent candidate Jennifer Ryan.

In addition to these key races, Marion County voters will also find several important issues on the ballot, including:

Proposed Constitutional Amendment – Redistricting

Marion 5-C: Local Option Sunday Sales – Taco Central

La Rue Village: 3.8 mills renewal for 5 years – Current Expenses

Waldo Village: 3.9 mills renewal for 5 years – Current Expenses

Green Camp Township: 1.75 mills renewal for 5 years – Fire

Marion Township E: Local Option Sunday Sales – Casey’s General Store

Pleasant Township: 8 mills additional for 5 years – Fire

Pleasant Township: 2 mills renewal for 5 years – Fire

Prospect Township: 0.5 mills replacement for 5 years – Current Expenses

Salt Rock Township: 2.5 mills renewal and increase for a continuing period of time – Current Expenses

Waldo Township: 1.5 mills renewal for 5 years – Current Expenses

Waldo Township: Local Option Sunday Sales – Waldo Duchess

Buckeye Valley Local School District: Bond Issue 4.46 mills for 39 years – For $100,000,000

Battle Run Joint Fire District: 3.0 mills replacement for 5 years – Fire

First Consolidated Fire District: 3.0 mills additional for 5 years – Fire

Fort Morrow Fire District: 3.0 mills replacement for a continuing period of time – Fire

Fort Morrow Fire District: 2.5 mills replacement for 5 years – Fire

Marion Township Fire District: 8.9 mills renewal and increase for 5 years – Fire

Marion County Park District

 

Marion County Now will provide complete election results in real time as they become available.