For more information, email Paula Scott at [email protected] or call 567-400-4266

Candidate and issue advertising for the November 3, 2026 Primary Election is available on the Bluffton Icon as follows:

LOCAL FOCUS
Ads are available for county, school district, township and village candidates and issues that will appear on Bluffton precinct ballots.

VALIDATION
Ads are available for candidates and issues validated by the Allen County Board of Elections. See Allen County Board of Elections Candidate Filing Information web page. 

DATES
Ads may be posted in the following 1-week increments:

• October 7-13
• October 14-20
• October 21-27
• October 28-November 3 

AD DESIGN

• Please submit ads as an 8.5" x 11" PDF design.
• Ads need to be legible on large and small screens.
• Ads will link to a pdf copy or an approved web link.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ad design must be approved by the Icon; please allow several days for review.
• The ad must clearly state the purchaser's name.

AD PLACEMENT

• Display ads are seen on blufftonicon.com/display and rotate on the lower left column of the Bluffton Icon home page.
• Classified ads are seen on blufftonicon.com/classifieds with up to 75 words of text, which can include email and website links.
• 1 Facebook post will be shared on the Icon page on or about the first day of the 1-week period

COST

• Candidate and issue advertising for the November 2026 primary is $35.00 for one week.
• Ads are payable online, in advance.