Monday, June 5, 2023

Election

Westlake ousts

Portland police dispatcher dominates four-way mayoral primary while incumbent finishes third
Primary is Tuesday

Local Republicans will make their choices in four races Tuesday.
Two vying for GOP nod

Republicans lost the Dunkirk mayor’s office in 2019.
People-focused

The final elected state superintendent of public instruction is considering a bid for governor. She visited Jay County on Saturday evening to hear from local residents about what they want from their state leaders.
Early voting begins Monday

Voters in Portland, Dunkirk and Pennville can begin casting their ballots next week.
Four vying for GOP nomination

Boggs faces three Republican challengers
Miller removed, Glessner will stay

One candidate will be removed from the ballot. Another will stay.
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.

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