On Wednesday, September 19 at Tri-Rivers auditorium, Marion League of Women Voters will hold a “Got questions? Come get answers!” meeting for residents that will address two election year topics: State Issue 2, the Redistricting Reform Amendment and the Health Care Reform’s “Affordable Care Act” (ACA). The open forum will begin at 6:00 p.m. with […]
State Auditor to Speak at Marion Fundraiser
September 18, 2012 by
The Marion County Republican Party will welcome State Auditor Dave Yost as the guest speaker for a fundraiser to benefit the Marion GOP Judicial Account. The event will be held Friday, September 21, 2012, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at the home of Bob and Karla Schultz (788 Bethlehem Road West, Prospect, OH). The […]
Fundraiser Set for Judicial Candidate
September 14, 2012 by
Bret and Elaine Bowers will host a fundraiser for judicial candidate Kevin Collins beginning at 5:00 pm on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at their home, 4627 Marion-Marysville Road (State Route 4) near Prospect. There will be hot food, live music provided by Generations, and the opportunity to meet the candidate. The suggested donation is $25 […]
New Ballot Language Written for Re-Districting Issue
September 14, 2012 by
The Republican-controlled Ohio Ballot Board on Thursday approved a new summary of Issue 2, the redistricting reform proposal, to appear on the ballot for the Nov. 6 election. But Democrats, who objected to the old ballot language because it was incomplete, remain unsatisfied. They said the new language is chock full of legalese that will […]
Voters to Receive Absentee Ballot Applications Soon
September 3, 2012 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today announced that this week more than six million applications to vote absentee in the upcoming Presidential Election will be mailed to Ohio voters, arriving in mailboxes shortly after Labor Day. “This mailing represents an unprecedented move toward uniformity, accessibility and fairness in Ohio’s elections process,” Secretary Husted said. […]
State Representative Candidate Holding Fundraiser, Meet and Greet
August 28, 2012 by
Cheryl Johncox, candidate for the 86th Ohio House District which includes a portion of Marion County, is inviting the public to a meet and greet fundraiser on Friday, August 31, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. She will be appearing with special guest Congressman Tim Ryan. The event will take place at Circa, 181 North […]
Judge Candidate Holding Ice Cream Social
August 21, 2012 by
The public is invited to an ice cream social this Sunday, August 26, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at McKinley Park in Marion. The event, which is sponsored by the Slagle for Judge Campaign, will feature ice cream, cake, music, and games for all ages. “This is an opportunity for some outdoor fun before […]
Order Creates Statewide Uniform Early Voting Hours
August 16, 2012 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted on Wednesday yielded to mounting state and national criticism of Ohio's uneven early voting rules, ordering that voting hours be the same across the state.
The Republican directed Ohio's 88 county boards of election to adhere to these hours of operation during the 35-day early voting period: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the first three weeks, and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the final two weeks.
Redistricting Change Ballot Language Approved
August 16, 2012 by
The proposed redistricting reform amendment will appear as Issue 2 on the Nov. 6 ballot, Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced Wednesday at the Ohio Ballot Board’s meeting.
The board voted along party lines to approve a summary of the amendment. Both Democrats on the five-member board voted against the ballot language, which was prepared by Republican Husted’s staff.
Ohio Voters Can Now Update Address Online
August 10, 2012 by
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted today launched a new online service that allows Ohio's registered voters to update their voting address online. This new tool, housed at www.MyOhioVote.com, will help voters in meeting their primary responsibility: To be registered at their current addresses 30 days prior to an election. Additionally, reducing manual data entry at Ohio's boards of elections will save tax dollars and improve the accuracy and security of Ohio's voter rolls.
