Oct 08, 2024
With the 2024 general election coming up shortly, we created a guide on everything you need to know about voting on Nov. 5.This guide touches on statewide, congressional, Statehouse and some major local races. If you believe this guide is missing any candidate or race, please email Statehouse reporter Morgan Trau at [email protected] with the subject line "2024 GENERAL GUIDE UPDATE."For the guide, (i) indicates the candidate is the incumbent. N/A indicates no one is running.StatewidePresident and Vice PresidentDemocratic: Kamala Harris and Tim WalzRepublican: Donald Trump and JD VanceLibertarian: Chase Oliver and Mike ter MaatOther-party: Peter Sonski and Lauren OnakOther-party: Jill Stein and Anita RiosNonparty: Richard Duncan and Mitchell Preston BuppU.S. SenateDemocratic: Sherrod Brown (i)Republican: Bernie MorenoLibertarian: Don KissickValid write-in candidates: Stephen Faris, David Pastorius, Nathan Russell, Tariq ShabazzIssue 1You will be voting on whether Ohio should remove politicians from the redistricting process.Voting yes on Issue 1 would create a 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission (OCRC), made up of Republican, Democratic and independent citizens who broadly represent the different geographic areas and demographics of the state. Voting no on Issue 1 would be rejecting the independent commission proposal and keeping the current setup of having lawmakers draw the maps that impact themselves and their colleagues.We have covered this topic extensively, including a piece answering your questions about the proposed constitutional amendment. What does a yes vote on Ohio Issue 1 mean? What does a no vote mean?RELATED: What does a yes vote on Ohio Issue 1 mean? What does a no vote mean?Ohio Supreme CourtSeat 1Democratic: Michael P. Donnelly (i)Republican: Megan E. ShanahanSeat 2Democratic: Melody Stewart (i)Republican: Joseph DetersSeat 3Democratic: Lisa ForbesRepublican: Dan HawkinsOn social issues that impact all families, the Ohio Supreme Court races are some of the most significant races you will vote on this election. Ohio Supreme Court races: What's at stakeRELATED: Ohio Supreme Court races: What's at stakeU.S. House of RepresentativesDistrict 1 Hamilton (part), WarrenDemocratic: Greg Landsman (i)Republican: Orlando SonzaDistrict 2 Adams, Brown, Clermont, Clinton, Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, VintonDemocratic: Samantha MeadowsRepublican: David TaylorIndependent write-in: Alexander SchrankDistrict 3 Franklin (part)Democratic: Joyce Beatty (i)Republican: Michael YoungDistrict 4 Allen, Ashland, Auglaize, Champaign, Delaware (part), Hardin, Logan, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Shelby (part), Union, Wyandot (part)Democratic: Tamie WilsonRepublican: Jim Jordan (i)District 5 Crawford, Hancock, Henry, Huron, Lorain, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Seneca, Van Wert, Wyandot (part), Wood (part)Democratic: Keith MundyRepublican: Bob Latta (i)District 6  Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, Noble, Stark (part), Tuscarawas (part), WashingtonDemocratic: Michael KripchakRepublican: Michael Rulli (i)District 7  Cuyahoga (part), Holmes (part), Medina, WayneDemocratic: Matthew DiemerRepublican: Max Miller (i)Independent: Dennis J. KucinichDistrict 8  Butler, Darke, Hamilton (part), Miami (part), PrebleDemocratic: Vanessa EnochRepublican: Warren Davidson (i)District 9  Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, Wood (part)Democratic: Marcy Kaptur (i)Republican: Derek MerrinLibertarian: Tom PrussDistrict 10  Clark (part), Greene, MontgomeryDemocratic: Amy CoxRepublican: Michael Turner (i)Independent: Michael HarbaughDistrict 11  Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Shontel Brown (i)Republican: Alan RapoportIndependent: Sean FreemanIndependent write-ins: Tracy DeForde, Christopher ZelonishDistrict 12  Athens, Coshocton, Delaware (part), Fairfield, Guernsey, Holmes (part), Knox, Licking, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Tuscarawas (part)Democratic: Jerrad ChristianRepublican: Troy Balderson (i)District 13  Stark (part), SummitDemocratic: Emilia Sykes (i)Republican: Kevin CoughlinDistrict 14  Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, TrumbullDemocratic: Brian KenderesRepublican: Dave Joyce (i)District 15  Clark (part), Fayette (part), Franklin (part), Madison, Miami (part), Shelby (part)Democratic: Adam MillerRepublican: Mike Carey (i)State legislative racesFirst things first, you need to figure out what district you live in. The Sec. of State website has a handy tool called "Find my District."Once you are there, type in your address. You should get a pop-up stating the numbers for your house, senate, congressional and school district.Remember or write those down and come back to this guide.State SenateThe even-numbered seats are up for election this year, with a special election for District 33.District 2 Erie, Huron (part), Lucas (part), Ottawa, WoodDemocratic: Paloma De La FuenteRepublican: Theresa Gavarone (i)District 4 Butler (part)Democratic: Thomas CookeRepublican: George Lang (i)District 6 Montgomery (part)Democratic: Willis Blackshear Jr.Republican: Charlotte McGuireDistrict 8 Montgomery (part)Democratic: Timothy HoganRepublican: Louis W. (Bill) Blessing, III (i)District 10 Clark, Clinton, GreeneDemocratic: Dan McGregorRepublican: Kyle KoehlerDistrict 12 Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Darke (part), Logan (part), Mercer, ShelbyDemocratic: N/ARepublican: Susan ManchesterDistrict 14 Adams, Brown, Clermont, SciotoDemocratic: Shane MarcumRepublican: Terry Johnson (i)District 16 Franklin (Part)Democratic: Beth ListonRepublican: Besa SharrahDistrict 18 Cuyahoga (part), LakeDemocratic: Katie O'NeillRepublican: Jerry Cirino (i)District 20 Fairfield, Licking, Perry (part)Democratic: Nick HubbellRepublican: Tim Schaffer (i)District 22 Ashland, Medina, RichlandDemocratic: Kathy SalemRepublican: Mark J. Romanchuk (i)District 24 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Sue DurichkoRepublican: Tom PattonDistrict 26 Crawford, Marion, Morrow, Sandusky, Seneca, Union, WyandotDemocratic: Mohamud JamaRepublican: Bill Reineke (i)District 28 Summit (part)Democratic: Casey WeinsteinRepublican: Jon LeisslerDistrict 30 Athens, Belmont, Guernsey (Part), Harrison, Jefferson, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, WashingtonDemocratic: Iva FaberRepublican: Brian Chavez (i)District 32 Ashtabula, Geauga (Part), TrumbullDemocratic: Michael ShrodekRepublican: Sandra O'Brien (i)District 33 Special: Carroll, Columbiana, MahoningDemocratic: Marty HumeRepublican: Al Cutrona (i)Ohio HouseEach House District is up for reelection.District 1 Franklin (part)Democratic: Dontavius Jarrells (i)Republican: N/ADistrict 2 Franklin (part)Democratic: Latyna Humphrey (i)Republican: N/AIndependent: Eric TerfordIndependent write-in: Tyler RiceDistrict 3 Franklin (part)Democratic: Ismail MohamedRepublican: N/ADistrict 4 Franklin (part)Democratic: Beryl Brown Piccolantonio (i)Republican: Jason AllevatoDistrict 5 Franklin (part)Democratic: Meredith LawsonRoweRepublican: N/ADistrict 6 Franklin (part)Democratic: Christine CockleyRepublican: Hussein JabiriDistrict 7 Franklin (part)Democratic: Allison Russo (i)Republican: N/AIndependent write-in: Susan MillerDistrict 8 Franklin (part)Democratic: Anita Somani (i)Republican: Aaron NeumannDistrict 9 Franklin (part)Democratic: Munira Abdullahi (i)Republican: N/ALibertarian: Brandy SeymourDistrict 10 Franklin (part)Democratic: Mark SigristRepublican: Brian GarvineDistrict 11 Franklin (part)Democratic: Crystal LettRepublican: Stephanie KunzeDistrict 12 Franklin (part), Madison, PickawayDemocratic: Brad CottonRepublican: Brian Stewart (i)District 13 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Tristan RaderRepublican: Robert DintamanDistrict 14 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Sean Brennan (i)Republican: Daniel HarringtonDistrict 15 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Chris GlassburnRepublican: Aaron BorowskiDistrict 16 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Bride Rose Sweeney (i)Republican: Daniel HarringtonDistrict 17 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Jessica SutherlandRepublican: Mike DovillaIndependent: N/ADistrict 18 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Juanita Brent (i)Republican: Justyn AndersonIndependent write-in: Christela NealDistrict 19 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Phil Robinson (i)Republican: Kenny GodnavecDistrict 20 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Terrence Upchurch (i)Republican: Donna BrownDistrict 21 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Eric SynenbergRepublican: Joshua MalovasicDistrict 22 Cuyahoga (part)Democratic: Darnell Brewer (i)Republican: Milan WesleyDistrict 23 Cuyahoga (part), Lake (part)Democratic: Dan Troy (i)Republican: Tony HocevarDistrict 24 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Dani Isaacsohn (i)Republican: John SessDistrict 25 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Cecil Thomas (i)Republican: Jim BernsDistrict 26 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Sedrick Denson (i)Republican: John BreadonDistrict 27 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Rachel Baker (i)Republican: Curt C. HartmanDistrict 28 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Karen BrownleeRepublican: Jenn GirouxIndependent write-in: Regina CollinsDistrict 29 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Joe SalvatoRepublican: Cindy Abrams (i)District 30 Hamilton (part)Democratic: Stefanie HawkRepublican: Mike OdiosoDistrict 31 Summit (part)Democratic: AJ HarrisRepublican: Bill Roemer (i)District 32 Summit (part)Democratic: Jim ColopyRepublican: Jack Daniels (i)District 33 Summit (part)Democratic: Veronica Sims (i)Republican: N/ADistrict 34 Summit (part)Democratic: Derrick HallRepublican: Adam BozicDistrict 35 Geauga (part), Portage (part), Summit (part)Democratic: Mark CurtisRepublican: Steve Demetriou (i)Independent: N/ADistrict 36 Montgomery (part)Democratic: Rose LounsburyRepublican: Andrea White (i)Independent: N/ADistrict 37 Montgomery (part)Democratic: N/ARepublican: Tom Young (i)District 38 Montgomery (part)Democratic: Desiree TimsRepublican: N/ADistrict 39 Montgomery (part)Democratic: Dion GreenRepublican: Phil Plummer (i)District 40 Butler (part), Montgomery (part), PrebleDemocratic: Bobbie ArnoldRepublican: Rodney Creech (i)District 41 Lucas (part)Democratic: Erika WhiteRepublican: Josiah LeinbachDistrict 42 Lucas (part)Democratic: Elgin Rogers Jr. (i)Republican: N/ADistrict 43 Lucas (part)Democratic: Michele GrimRepublican: Wendi HendricksDistrict 44 Lucas (part), Ottawa (part), Wood (part)Democratic: Dave BlythRepublican: Josh Williams (i)District 45 Butler (part)Democratic: Landon MeadorRepublican: Jennifer Gross (i)District 46 Butler (part)Democratic: Benjamin McCallRepublican: Thomas Hall (i)District 47 Butler (part)Democratic: Vanessa CummingsRepublican: Diane MullinsDistrict 48 Stark (part)Democratic: Lynn GormanRepublican: Scott Oelslager (i)District 49 Stark (part)Democratic: Krista AllisonRepublican: Jim Thomas (i)District 50 Stark (part)Democratic: Doremus RedvineRepublican: Matthew KishmanDistrict 51 Stark (part), Tuscarawas (part)Democratic: Joe RinehartRepublican: Jodi SalvoDistrict 52 Lorain (part)Democratic: Genevieve FliegerRepublican: Gayle L. Manning (i)District 53 Lorain (part)Democratic: Joe Miller III (i)Republican: Bradley LackoDistrict 54 Huron (part), Lorain (part)Democratic: Brenda BuchananRepublican: Kellie DeeterDistrict 55 Warren (part)Democratic: Laura Marie DavisRepublican: Michelle TeskaDistrict 56 Warren (part)Democratic: Cleveland CanovaRepublican: Adam Mathews (i)District 57 Lake (part)Democratic: Rick WalkerRepublican: Jamie Callender (i)District 58 Mahoning (part)Democratic: Lauren McNally (i)Republican: Emily CicconeDistrict 59 Columbiana (part), Mahoning (part)Democratic: Laura SchaefferRepublican: Tex Fischer (i)District 60 Delaware (part)Democratic: Rachael MoroccoRepublican: Brian Lorenz (i)District 61 Delaware (part), Knox (part)Democratic: David HoganRepublican: Beth Lear (i)District 62 Clermont (part)Democratic: Katie VockellRepublican: Jean Schmidt (i)District 63 Brown (part), Clermont (part)Democratic: Tracey McCulloughRepublican: Adam Bird (i)District 64 Trumbull (part)Democratic: Lauren MathewsRepublican: Nick Santucci (i)District 65 Ashtabula (part), Trumbull (part)Democratic: N/ARepublican: David ThomasDistrict 66 Medina (part)Democratic: Bradford Scott QuadeRepublican: Sharon Ray (i)District 67 Ashland (part), Medina (part)Democratic: N/ARepublican: Melanie Miller (i)District 68 Licking (part)Democratic: Michael E. SmithRepublican: Thaddeus Claggett (i)District 69 Fairfield (part), Licking (part), Perry (part)Democratic: Jamie HoughRepublican: Kevin Miller (i)District 70 Greene (part)Democratic: Joseph WilsonRepublican: Brian Lampton (i)District 71 Clark (part), Clinton, Greene (part)Democratic: Krista MagawRepublican: Levi DeanDistrict 72 Portage (part)Democratic: Nathaniel AdamsRepublican: Heidi WorkmanDistrict 73 Fairfield (part)Democratic: Michael ScarmackRepublican: Jeff LaRe (i)District 74 Clark (part)Democratic: Derek AlvaradoRepublican: Bernard Willis (i)District 75 Wood (part)Democratic: Jan MaterniRepublican: Haraz Ghanbari (i)District 76 RichlandDemocratic: Emily AdamsRepublican: Marilyn John (i)Independent write-in: Tim GradyDistrict 77 WayneDemocratic: Mark GoochRepublican: Meredith CraigDistrict 78 Allen, Auglaize (part)Democratic: N/ARepublican: Matt HuffmanDistrict 79 Carroll, Columbiana (part)Democratic: Dan VotawRepublican: Monica Robb Blasdel (i)District 80 Darke (part), MiamiDemocratic: Melissa VanDykeRepublican: Johnathan NewmanDistrict 81 Defiance (part), Fulton, Henry, WilliamsDemocratic: Greg AdamsRepublican: Jim Hoops (i)District 82 Defiance (part), Paulding, Putnam, Van WertDemocratic: Magdalene MarkwardRepublican: Roy Klopfenstein (i)District 83 Hancock, Hardin, Logan (part)Democratic: Sheila CoresselRepublican: Ty MathewsDistrict 84 Auglaize (part), Darke (part), MercerDemocratic: Arienne ChildreyRepublican: Angie King (i)District 85 Champaign, Logan (part), ShelbyDemocratic: Victoria MaddoxRepublican: Tim Barhorst (i)District 86 Marion (part), UnionDemocratic: Lesley VerbusRepublican: Tracy Richardson (i)District 87 Crawford, Marion (part), Morrow, WyandotDemocratic: Craig SwartzRepublican: Riordan McClain (i)District 88 Sandusky, SenecaDemocratic: Dianne SelveyRepublican: Gary Click (i)District 89 Erie, Huron (part), Ottawa (part)Democratic: Alicia RoshongRepublican: D.J. Swearingen (i)District 90 Adams, Brown (part), SciotoDemocratic: Kate NunnelleyRepublican: Justin Pizzulli (i)District 91 Fayette, Highland, Pike, Ross (part)Democratic: Ellen ClarkRepublican: Bob Peterson (i)District 92 Hocking, Perry (part), Ross (part), VintonDemocratic: Arthur BeattyRepublican: Mark Johnson (i)District 93 Gallia, Jackson, LawrenceDemocratic: N/ARepublican: Jason Stephens (i)District 94 Athens (part), Meigs, WashingtonDemocratic: Wenda SheardRepublican: Kevin RitterIndependent write-in: Andrea NeutzlingDistrict 95 Athens (part), Belmont (part), Guernsey (part), Harrison, Morgan, NobleDemocratic: Andrea NeutzlingRepublican: Don Jones (i)District 96 Belmont (part), Jefferson, MonroeDemocratic: N/ARepublican: Ron Ferguson (i)District 97 Guernsey (part), MuskingumDemocratic: N/ARepublican: Adam Holmes (i)Independent: Scott WilsonDistrict 98 Coshocton, Holmes, Knox (part)Democratic: Annie HomstadRepublican: Mark HinerDistrict 99 Ashtabula (part), Geauga (part)Democratic: Louis MurphyRepublican: Sarah Fowler Arthur (i)State Board of EducationThere are six BOE seats open. Each candidate runs as nonpartisan, but their beliefs can lean toward conservative versus liberal. The Ohio Democratic Party has issued endorsements in this race. The Republican Party hasnt as of yet.District 1 Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, Mercer, Shelby, Auglaize, Allen, Putnam, Henry, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Logan, Champaign, Sandusky, Seneca, Wyandot, Crawford, Marion, Richland, Ottawa (part), Darke (part)Candidate 1: Kristie Reighard endorsed by Ohio Democratic PartyDistrict 5 Clark, Greene, Madison, Fayette, Clinton, Clermont, Highland, Brown, Adams, Ross, Pike, Scioto, Vinton, Jackson, Gallia, Lawrence.Candidate 1: Mary Binegar endorsed by Ohio Democratic PartyCandidate 2: Hava Laudon endorsed by local GOP groupsDistrict 6 Pickaway, Fairfield, Hocking, Perry, Muskingum, Franklin (part)Candidate 1: David Donofrio endorsed by Democratic lawmakersCandidate 2: Cathye Flory previously on board, appointed by Republican Gov. John KasichCandidate 3: Chris Orban endorsed by local DemocratsDistrict 7 Delaware, Union, Morrow, Knox, Franklin (part)Candidate 1: Jessica Goeller leans Republican based on social mediaCandidate 2: Rhonda Johnson endorsed by Ohio Democratic PartyDistrict 8 Mahoning, Columbiana, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Jefferson, Harrison, Coshocton, Licking, Guernsey, Belmont, Monroe, Noble, Morgan, Washington, Athens, Meigs, Holmes (part), Stark (part)Candidate 1: Karen Lloyd endorsed by Ohio Democratic PartyDistrict 11 Medina, Ashland, Wayne, Cuyahoga (part)Candidate 1: Delores Ford endorsed by Ohio Democratic PartyCandidate 2: Jennie Kelley-Crosby leans liberal, supports progressive groupsIntermediate appellate courtThere are 24 seats open.First District Court of Appeals Hamilton (four seats open)Seat 1Democratic: Terry NestorRepublican: Sean M. DonovanSeat 2Democratic: Marilyn Zayas (i)Republican: Stacy LeftonSeat 3Democratic: Candace C Crouse (i)Republican: M. Elizabeth PolstonSeat 4Democratic: Rich MooreRepublican: Robert A. GoeringSecond District Court of Appeals Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, and Montgomery (one seat open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Robert G HansemanThird District Court of Appeals Allen, Auglaize, Crawford, Defiance, Hancock, Hardin, Henry, Logan, Marion, Mercer, Paulding, Putnam, Seneca, Shelby, Union, Van Wert, and Wyandot (one seat open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: John Willamowski (i)Fourth District Court of Appeals Adams, Athens, Gallia, Highland, Hocking, Jackson, Lawrence, Meigs, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Vinton, and Washington (two seats open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Jason Smith (i)Seat 2Democratic: N/ARepublican: Mike Hess (i)Fifth District Court of Appeals Ashland, Coshocton, Delaware, Fairfield, Guernsey, Holmes, Knox, Licking, Morgan, Morrow, Muskingum, Perry, Richland, Stark, and Tuscarawas (three seats open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Robert G. MontgomerySeat 2Democratic: N/ARepublican: Kevin PophamSeat 3Democratic: N/ARepublican: David GormleySixth District Court of Appeals Erie, Fulton, Huron, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Williams, and Wood (one seat open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Gene A. Zmuda (i)Seventh District Court of Appeals Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, and Noble (one seat open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Katelyn Dickey (i)Eighth District Court of Appeals Cuyahoga (four seats open)Seat 1Democratic: Deena R. CalabreseRepublican: N/ASeat 2Democratic: Michelle Sheehan (i)Republican: N/ASeat 3Democratic: Eileen T. Gallagher (i)Republican: N/ASeat 4Democratic: Mary Boyle (i)Republican: N/ANinth District Court of Appeals Lorain, Medina, Summit, and Wayne (one seat open)Seat 1Democratic: Steve ElliottRepublican: Jennifer Lee Hensal (i)Tenth District Court of Appeals Franklin (two seats open)Seat 1Democratic: Laurel Beatty Blunt (i)Republican: N/ASeat 2:Democratic: Shawn DingusRepublican: N/AEleventh District Court of Appeals Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Portage, and Trumbull (three seats open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Robert Patton (i)Seat 2Democratic: N/ARepublican: John Eklund (i)Seat 3Democratic: N/ARepublican: Scott LynchTwelfth District Court of Appeals Brown, Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Fayette, Madison, Preble, and Warren (two seats open)Seat 1Democratic: N/ARepublican: Melena S SiebertMunicipal electionsCuyahoga CountyProsecutorDemocratic: Michael O'MalleyRepublican: Candidate withdrewCounty Council District 2Democratic: Dale Miller (i)Republican: Chris BreninghouseCounty Council District 4Democratic: Mark CasselberryRepublican: Danielle DownsCounty Council District 6Democratic: Robert SchleperRepublican: Jack Schron (i)County Council District 8Democratic: Pernel Jones Jr. (i)Republican: N/ACounty Council District 10Democratic: Michael HouserRepublican: Stacey WhiteJudicial officesAlthough they participate in primaries, county judges dont have their party by their name. For your clarity, we have included it below.General Division Seat 1Democratic: Kevin Kelley (i)Republican: Antonio NicholsonGeneral Division Seat 2Democratic: Ashley Kilbane (i)Republican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 3Democratic: John SpellacyRepublican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 4Democratic: Timothy McCormick (i)Republican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 5Democratic: John P. O'Donnell (i)Republican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 6Democratic: Carl MazzoneRepublican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 7Democratic: Lauren C. MooreRepublican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 8Democratic: Mollie MurphyRepublican: Tim HessGeneral Division Seat 9Democratic: Emily Hagan (i)Republican: N/AGeneral Division Seat 10Democratic: Joy KennedyRepublican: Amily ImbrognoGeneral Division Seat 11Democratic: Daryl DennieRepublican: Joan Synenberg (i)General Division Seat 12Democratic: Cassandra Collier-Williams (i)Republican: Jason RallsGeneral Division Seat 13Democratic: Kira KrivoshRepublican: Timothy Clary (i)Juvenile Division Seat 1Democratic: Jennifer L. O'Malley (i)Republican: N/AJuvenile Division Seat 2Democratic: Alison Nelson Floyd (i)Republican: N/AJuvenile Division Seat 3Democratic: Thomas F. O'Malley (i)Republican: N/AOther Cuyahoga County racesCleveland Heights CouncilNonpartisan: James PoschHighland Hills CouncilNonpartisan: Robert L. Wright IISouth Euclid Charter Review CommissionNonpartisan: Michael C. LoveNonpartisan: Deborah WrightHamilton CountyProsecutorDemocratic: Connie PillichRepublican: Melissa Powers (i)SheriffDemocratic: Charmaine McGuffey (i)Republican: Jim Neil (R)Clerk of CourtsDemocratic: Pavan Parikh (i)Republican: Mary Hill (R)Libertarian: Andrew Olding (L)Auditor special electionDemocratic: Jessica Miranda (i)Republican: Tom Brinkman Jr.TreasurerDemocratic: Jill Schiller (i)Republican: Jeff Baker (R)CoronerDemocratic: Lakshmi Kode Sammarco (i)Republican: N/AEngineerDemocratic: N/ARepublican: Eric Beck (i)RecorderDemocratic: Scott Crowley (i)Republican: David HeimbachCounty Commission Seat 1Democratic: Alicia Reece (i)Republican: Jonathan PearsonLibertarian: Kyle DuplerCounty Commission Seat 2Democratic: Denise Driehaus (i)Republican: Adam KoehlerLibertarian: Leandro LlambiCommon PleasGeneral Division Seat 1Democratic: Steve SimonRepublican: Katie CaschGeneral Division vote for not more than twoDemocratic: Virginia Tallent, R. Bernard MundyRepublican: Leslie Ghiz (i), Robert C. Winkler, Chris LippsFairfield, Franklin and Lucas all have municipal elections as well.City and township ballot measuresThis depends on your area. For example, Cuyahoga County has 55 issues, but not every voter will vote on each. For example, the Cleveland Municipal School District has a proposed tax levy.We will have another story dedicated to all the local levies.VotingElection Day is Nov. 5. Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.Early voting starts Oct. 8. You MUST vote at your county board of elections if you are voting early.If you do not know your county's website, click or tap here. This contains their addresses, emails and phone numbers.Click here to check your registration status.Election ScheduleOct. 8: Absentee Voting by Mail begins (Ends November 4, postmark deadline)Oct. 8: Early In-Person Voting beginsOct. 29: Your board of elections must receive absent ballot applications by 8:30 p.m.Nov. 4: Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date.Nov. 5: General Election: Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Nov. 5: Absentee Ballots may be returned by mail or personally delivered to your county board of elections. If not returned by mail, absentee ballots must be received by your board of elections by 7:30 p.m.Nov. 9: Last day for boards of elections to receive non-UOCAVA absentee ballots (returned by U.S. mail) that have been postmarked on or before November 4. UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received (by mail) by boards of elections by this date to be counted.Hours of early votingOct. 8-11: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Oct. 14-18: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Oct. 21-25: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Oct. 26: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Oct. 27: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.Oct. 28: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Oct. 29: 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Oct. 30 - Nov. 1: 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.Nov. 2: 8 a.m. - 4p.m.Nov. 3: 1 - 5 p.m.Where to voteClick here to find your polling location.Voter identificationYou need to bring a photo ID when voting in person. Acceptable forms are a valid Ohio driver's license, a U.S. passport or a military ID. You may no longer use bank statements or utility bills.RELATED: What you need to vote at the polls in OhioOther acceptable forms of ID are a state of Ohio ID card, an interim ID form issued by the Ohio BMV, a U.S. passport card, an Ohio National Guard ID card and a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs ID card.Other unacceptable forms of ID are a drivers license or photo identification card issued by a state other than Ohio; a Social Security card, birth certificate, insurance card, government check, paycheck or other government document; or any registration acknowledgment notice from the county board of elections.The IDs must have an expiration date that has not passed, a photograph of the voter, and the voters name, which must substantially conform to the voters name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book.If you do not have any of the approved forms of identification, you are allowed to cast a provisional ballot. To have your vote counted, you must return to the BOE within four days of the election to provide a photo ID.Nonpartisan voter helplineIf you have any questions or concerns about voting, a nonpartisan helpline has been created.Call or text 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) to speak with a trained Election Protection volunteer in English.The hotline also comes in different languagesSpanish: 888-VE-Y-VOTA (888-839-8682)Asian languages: 888-API-VOTE (888-274-8683)Arabic: 844-YALLA-US (844-925-5287)If this document is missing anything or any candidate, please email Statehouse reporter Morgan Trau at [email protected] with the subject line "2024 GENERAL GUIDE UPDATE."Follow WEWS statehouse reporter Morgan Trau on Twitter and Facebook.
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