November 7 General Election serves up uncontested Bluffton offices, state issues on abortion and marijuana
By Paula Scott
The November 7 general election will present the following ballot items to voters in the Bluffton School district, the Village of Bluffton, Richland Township and Orange Township.
All Village and Bluffton Schools public offices have only one candidate on the ballot and in some cases only write-in candidates. Bluffton Mayor Richard Johnson told the Icon that while he is running unopposed, he welcomes “votes of confidence” from the residents of Bluffton.
While uncontested races might not draw a significant number of voters, Ohio Issues 1 and 2 regarding an abortion and reproductive rights amendment and the legalizaiton of marajuana are expected to interest voters.
Bluffton area polling places include The Centre/Bluffton Community, 601 N. Main (Bluffton Precincts A-B-C), Emmanuel United Church, 8375 N. Phillips Rd. (Richland Twp. Precincts A-B), Jenera Community Park Building, 18800 OH-698, Jenera (Orange Township).
Polling hours are 6:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
The following details come from sample ballots provided by the Allen County and Hancock County boards of elections. Click these links to find your specific ballot.
Village of Bluffton |
For Mayor (Vote for not more than 1) |
For Member of Council (Vote for not more than 2) |
Bluffton Exempted Village School District |
For Member of Board of Education (Vote for not more than 2) |
Ohio |
Issue 1 |
Issue 2 |
ALLEN COUNTY
Allen County, City of Lima |
For Municipal Court Judge (Vote for not more than 1) |
Richland Township |
For Township Trustee (Vote for not more than 1) |
For Township Fiscal Officer (Vote for not more than 1) |
Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties |
Proposed Tax Levy (Renewal) Mental Health and Recovery Services Board Allen, Auglaize and Hardin Counties. A majority affirmative vote is necessary for passage. |
HANCOCK COUNTY
Orange Township |
For Township Trustee (Elect 1) |
For Township Trustee (Unexpired term ending 12/31/2025, Elect 1) |
For Township Fiscal Officer (Elect 1) |
Findlay Municipal Court
|
For Judge (Elect 1) - Stephanie Bishop (R) |
Governing Board of the Hancock County Educational Service Center |
For Board of Education Member (Elect 2) |
Governing Board of the Midwest Regional Educational Service Center |
For Board of Education Member (Elect 1) |
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