Elections

<FEFF>Fundraising event May 7 Judge Lynne Callahan, a candidate for the Summit County Common Pleas Court this November, will host a "Cinco de Mayo Plus 2" fundraiser on May 7, from 5 to 8 p.m. The Mexican-themed event will be at The Chummery, 1343...  Read Story.

Judge to host event April 12 Akron Municipal Court Judge Lynne Callahan will host a "Chocolate Extravaganza" fundraiser April 12 in support of her candidacy for judge of Summit County Common Pleas Court. The community is invited to join Judge Callahan...  Read Story.

Summit County voters approve Metro RTA tax by Steve Wiandt Reporter Cuts made by Metro Regional Transit Authority will be restored thanks to Summit County voters who approved Issue 8 March 4. The passage of Issue 8 will raise the county sales tax from...  Read Story.

LaTourette faces O'Neill for District 14 by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Seven-term Republican Congressman Steve LaTourette will face Democratic challenger Bill O'Neill in November for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives 14th District. ...  Read Story.

Republicans -- 'New' and old -- disagree on who won at the polls by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- Although a majority of his group's endorsed candidates lost contested races March 4, the head of the New Summit County Republicans still believes...  Read Story.

Ohio Supreme Court reviews Daley's rejection for board by Laura Freeman Reporter Hudson -- Former Hudson Council President Brian Daley will have to wait until April for a decision about serving on the Summit County Board of Elections. "If I don't obtain...  Read Story.

LaTourette raised most cash in District 14 race by Robert Recker Senior Editor Candidates running for U.S. House of Representatives District 14 reported taking in more than $900,000 so far this year to pave their campaign trails, with the incumbent...  Read Story.

Pry outspends Finley in executive race by Laura Freeman Reporter Akron -- In the Democratic primary race for Summit County Executive Russ Pry has spent more than $40,000 more than his opponent Joe Finley. Candidates running for Summit County offices and...  Read Story.

Unopposed Democrat raises more money than Republicans in District 42 by Laura Freeman Reporter The Democratic party was ahead in pre-primary contributions for the candidates running for Ohio House of Representatives District 42. The pre-primary finance...  Read Story.

Where to go to cast ballots on Election Day Hudson -- The following polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on March 4 for the primary election, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. Some of the locations have changed since...  Read Story.

Where to go to cast ballots on Election Day Hudson -- The following polling places will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on March 4 for the primary election, according to the Summit County Board of Elections. For more information, call the board at...  Read Story.

Republicans face off for state representative nomination by Laura Freeman Reporter Hudson -- The March 4 primary race the Republican party nomination for District 42 state representative will be between Richard Nero, 37, of Hudson and Dennis L. Robart...  Read Story.

Clinton's lead over Obama is shrinking in Ohio, poll says by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- New York Sen. Hillary Clinton still outpaces Illinois Sen. Barack Obama among likely Ohio Democrat voters, though her double-digit lead is about half...  Read Story.

Top Republican to lose Elections Board seat after nearly 30 years Secretary of state refuses to reappoint Arshinkoff by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner has found Summit County Republican Party Chairman...  Read Story.

State senator endorses candidate District 27 State Sen. Kevin Coughlin has endorsed Hudson resident Richard Nero in the 42nd District House of Representatives race. Nero is facing Cuyahoga Falls resident Dennis Robart Jr. in the Republican primary...  Read Story.

Election info offered online The League of Women Voters of Hudson has produced a voters guide for the March 4 primary election. It can be found at lwvhudsonohio.org or at the Hudson Library and Historical Society. Candidates at the federal, state and...  Read Story.

Republican petitions scrutinized Coughlin wants review of 64 filings for central committee by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Akron -- The validity of dozens of petitions may determine how a battle for control of the Summit County Republican Party...  Read Story.

Invalid, disputed petitions listed On Jan. 8, the Summit County Board of Elections disqualified 19 Republican petitions and 18 Democratic petitions for various offices up for election in the March 4 primary. Republican Party members whose petitions...  Read Story.

Republican outspent Democratic winner of Clerk of Courts seat by Mark R. Potter Regional Editor Cuyahoga Falls -- Although Democrat Lisa Zeno Carano won the election, her Republican challenger spent more money during the campaign for the Cuyahoga Falls...  Read Story.

Moran campaign plans fundraiser A Campaign Kick-off Fundraiser for Mike Moran, a Hudson Democrat who is running for the Ohio House of Representatives District 42 seat, will be Feb. 1 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Silver Springs Lodge, 5027 Stow Road in...  Read Story.