The June 28 contests include a closed GOP primary election and a nonpartisan primary for two school board positions. This means only registered Republicans and those living in certain portions of the school districts will receive a ballot.
From the voters to the candidates, Summit County Democrats underscored the importance of having blue voices at the local and state level during the party’s caucus Tuesday night.
People campaigning for public office had until 5 p.m. on Friday to formally launch their bids, and the candidate pool for County Courthouse races is more balanced than in recent years.
The November ballot is taking shape as the candidate filing window closes, giving voters better insight into who their elected officials could be for the upcoming year.