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.