Saturday, February 4, 2023

Election

Election filing ended Friday

Republican nominations for both mayors in the county will be contested. They are two of only five contested primary races.
Four-way race

Wickey adds his name to candidate list for Republican nomination for mayor of Portland
Glessner adds name to ballot

Dunkirk will have a contested primary for the GOP nomination for mayor.
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023

Three Republicans filed Tuesday to run for office.
Former mayor files to run again

The incumbent already has multiple challengers in the GOP primary. Whoever comes out of that race will have a contested general election as well.
Three seek GOP bid for mayor

Westlake joins Boggs, Smitley in Republican primary race
Two file for mayor

The incumbent mayor is in. He already has a primary challenger.
Incumbents retain school board seats

The two incumbents held their seats. One of the races for an open seat was tight while the other produced a clear favorite.
GOP sweep

Republicans dominated in Jay County
Ballot crowded for seat on board

The current District 1 representative on Jay School Board moved out of the district. Four candidates are hoping to replace him.
Three seek to follow Shannon

A retired manufacturing supervisor, a children’s pastor and a former teacher and judge are seeking to replace a longtime school board member.
Champ, May seeking seat on council

Candidates who are competing for a seat on Jay County Council both have experience on Redkey Town Council.
Towell, Stipp running

An incumbent council member is hoping to win his own term while facing a challenge from a first-time candidate.
Geesaman, McLaughlin in race

A former teacher and a child support case worker are both seeking a spot on Jay School Board.
Board members to face off

Two current school board members are seeking the same seat in this year’s election.

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