By Paula Pyzik Scott

The following local issues and candidates will be on Bluffton and Richland Township ballots in the November 3 General Election. Find Allen County sample ballots here and Hancock County candidates and issues here.

RICHLAND TOWNSHIP, PRECINCT A

• Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by RaceTrac, Inc., an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 6452 Reppert Road, Lima, Ohio 45801 in this precinct?

ALLEN COUNTY

Allen County Commissioner (Full term commencing 1-1-2027) (Vote for not more than 1)

• Brian Winegardner Republican
• Lew Modic Democratic

HANCOCK COUNTY

Hancock County ADAMHS

• Renewal 1.3 Mills for the purpose of providing continued operations and the expansion of mental health and substance abuse services for the residents of Hancock County, Ohio for 5 years

Hancock County Agency on Aging

• Renewal 1.2 Mills for the purpose of providing continued operations and the expansion of services to senior residents of Hancock County, Ohio for 5 years

Hancock County Commissioner
Full term commencing 1-1-2027 (Vote for not more than 1)

• *Timothy K. Bechtol (R)

Hancock County Auditor (Vote for not more than 1)

• *Charity Rauschenberg (R)