General election 2022: Here's what's on the ballot in Ashland, Wayne and Holmes counties
The Nov. 8 general election is a little more than a month away when Ohio's registered voters will take to the polls to decide tax levies and political races ranging from local offices to Congress.
While many of the issues and races across Wayne, Ashland and Holmes counties differ, a few ballot options will appear on every ballot.
Shared races in the three counties
A few statewide races are shared between Ashland, Wayne and Holmes counties:
U.S. Senate
This race pits U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, a Democrat, against Republican J.D. Vance. Write-in candidates are John Cheng, Matthew Esh, Stephen Faris and Shane Hoffman.
Ohio Supreme Court
Democratic Justice Jennifer Brunner faces Republican Justice Sharon Kennedy for the chief justice position.
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Two other Ohio Supreme Court justice spots are up for grabs. First between Republican Justice Pat Fischer and Democrat Candidate Terri Jamison and then Justice Pat DeWine, Republican, and Judge Marilyn Zayas, Democrat.
Governor
Republican Gov. Mike DeWine and Lt. Gov. Jon Husted are up against the Democrat's ticket of Nan Whaley, former mayor of Dayton, and Cheryl Stephens.
The write-in candidates are Craig Patton and Collin Cook, Renea Turner and Adina Pelletier, Marshall Usher and Shannon Walker.
Attorney General
The incumbent Republican Dave Yost is up against Democrat state Rep. Jeff Crossman for the top spot of attorney general.
State Auditor
Nelsonville City Auditor Democrat Taylor Sappington hopes to unseat Republican incumbent Keith Faber as state auditor.
Secretary of State
The Secretary of State race is contested between Republican incumbent Frank LaRose and Democrat Chelsea Clark.
State Treasurer
Democrat Scott Schertzer vies for state treasurer against Republican Robert Sprague, the incumbent.
Shared issues across each county
A proposed state constitutional amendment would require Ohio courts to consider public safety when setting bail amounts. This includes considering the seriousness of the offense, recidivism and a person's criminal record.
What is Issue 2?:Ohioans to decide on noncitizens' voting rights
Another proposed state constitutional amendment would prohibit local governments from allowing unregistered voters or voters who are not legal citizens from voting in state or local elections.
Charter votes, levies and a local option in Wayne County
A West Holmes Local School District tax levy renewal of 2.52 mills would provide "for the emergency requirements of the school district," according to the Wayne County Board of Elections website. If approved, the owner of home valued at $100,000 would continue to pay $88.20 per year.
Chippewa Local Schools District voters will decide on the income tax renewal of 1% to fund current operating expenses for 5 years starting on Jan. 1.
Hillsdale Local Schools has a 1.25% income tax renewal to fund current expenses for 10 years on the ballot.
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Orrville City School District's emergency tax levy of 5.95 mills for 10 years starting in 2023 aims to avoid an operating deficit. This would cost a $100,000 homeowner an estimated $207 annually.
Triway Local Schools District hopes to fund current operating expenses with a 5.5-mill tax levy renewal for five years that would continue to cost the owner of a $100,000 home $104 annually.
A tax levy for the Town and Country Fire District in West Salem would increase the current 3.3-mill levy to 4 mills to fund fire and ambulance protection. This would cost an estimated $140 for every $100,000 valuation on a home.
Note: This story has been changed to fix an error. See correction at bottom.
Two county levies are up for a vote.
The first is a 1.6-mill renewal levy to support Wayne County Children Services starting next year. The second will renew and increase the 1.1-mill Wayne County Public Library levy to 1.3 mills to cover current expenses. The Children's Services levy would continue to cost owners of a $100,000 home $40 annually. The library levy would mean an additional $7 for every $100,000 of home valuation.
A village of Congress tax levy of 10 mills would fund current expenses costing an estimated $350 annually to a $100,000 homeowner.
Two municipal levies will appear on Creston ballots. One will replace the police protection tax with a 5-mill tax while a second tax will increase the 2.4-mill police department operating expenses levy to 3.8 mills. These would annually cost a $100,000 homeowner an estimated $175 and $130, respectively.
Fredericksburg voters will decide on a 1.2-mill renewal to fund current expenses and continue to cost a $100,000 homeowner an estimated $35 annually.
Mount Eaton has a 3.3-mill renewal levy on the ballot to fund current expenses. The owner of a $100,000 home would continue to pay $95 annually.
Wooster and Canaan townships will decide on separate 2-mill fire and emergency medical service renewal levies that would continue to cost $100,000 homeowners an estimated annual $55 and $41, respectively.
Wooster Township voters will vote on an additional fire and EMS levy of 2.75 mills, costing an estimated annual $96 to a $100,000 homeowner.
A renewal for the Buckeye Career Center of 1.8 mills would continue to cost an estimated $45 per year for a $100,000 home.
Doylestown will vote to adopt a village charter while Norton votes to amend its charter, changing article seven, section 8.02 primary elections, according to the Wayne County Board of Elections.
One local option that could permit the sale of on-premise wine, mixed beverages and liquor at the Moose Lodge 860 in Rittman is up for a vote.
Candidates vying for the top spot on Wayne County ballots
Four candidates are vying for the 7th Congressional District. Democrat Matthew Diemer is up against Republican Max Miller and two write-in candidates, Brian Kenderes and Vince Licursi.
Republican Al Landis, an incumbent, is the sole candidate for the 31st State Senate District.
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Incumbent Scott Wiggam, a Republican, hopes to retain his seat against Democrat Mark Gooch for the 77th State House District.
Three contested 9th District Court of Appeals races are on the ballot. Incumbent Thomas Teodosio, a Democrat, is running against Republican Scot Stevenson. Democrat Amber Crowe is against Republican Jill Flagg Lanzinger. Incumbent Republican Donna Carr is running against Erica Voorhees, a Democrat.
Republican Jonathan Hofstetter is vying to be the next county commissioner against Democrat Karla DeMali.
Jarra Underwood, the Republican incumbent, is the only candidate running for county auditor.
Incumbent judges Corey Spitler and Timothy VanSickle are running in separate races to retain their positions in the Wayne County Common Pleas court.
Holmes County issues include many tax renewals
A West Holmes Local School District tax levy renewal of 2.52 mills would provide "for the emergency requirements of the school district," according to the Wayne County Board of Elections website. This would continue to cost the owner of a $100,000 home $88.20 per year.
A renewal for the Buckeye Career Center of 1.8 mills would mean a continued cost of an estimated $45 per year for per $100,000 valuation of a home.
A 3-mill additional tax levy for Danville Local School District that would fund permanent improvements would cost a $100,000 homeowner an additional $105 a year.
Triway Local Schools renewal levy of 5.5 mills to fund current operating expenses would continue to cost a $100,000 homeowner $94.92 annually.
A Baltic village 3-mill tax to purchase fire equipment would cost a $100,000 homeowner $105 a year.
An additional tax of 4 mills for Fire District No. 1 would purchase ambulance and fire equipment. It would annually cost a $100,000 homeowner $140.
Costing a $100,000 homeowner nearly $58 per year, the Western Holmes Fire District renewal tax of 2.3 mills would fund the purchase of fire engine maintenance, appliances, buildings and emergency medical services.
Knox Township residents can renew a 2-mill tax to fund general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges, costing a $100,000 homeowner $41.58 per year.
A renewal tax to fund fire and EMS equipment and services in Prairie Township would continue to cost $46 annually for the owner of a $100,000 home. A second renewal levy for Prairie Township covering road and bridge construction would continue costing nearly $50 for a $100,000 homeowner.
To fund road construction and repairs in Washington Township, residents can vote for a 2-mill renewal levy now costing a $100,000 homeowner $23.56 per year.
A Washington Township road construction renewal levy would continue with an annual cost to a $100,000 homeowner of $46.
Washington Township residents can also allow the Sunday sales of beer and wine at the Ugly Bunny Winery in Loudonville.
Holmes County candidates on the local ballot
Along a northern strip of Holmes County, four candidates are vying for the 7th Congressional District. Democrat Matthew Diemer is up against Republican Max Miller and two write-in candidates, Brian Kenderes and Vince Licursi.
Republican Troy Balderson, the incumbent, is up against Democrat Amy Rippel-Elton for the 12th House Congressional District.
The 19th State Senate District is contested between incumbent Andrew Brenner, a Republican, and Democrat Heather Swiger.
Incumbent Darrell Kick, a Republican, runs against Annie Homstad, a write-in candidate, for the 98th State Assembly District.
The 5th District Court of Appeals has two races. One is between Republican Andrew King and Democrat Earle Wise Jr., the incumbent. The other features Democrat David Ball and Republican Craig Baldwin, the incumbent.
Republicans Dave Hall and Jackie McKee are the sole candidates for county commissioner and county auditor, respectively.
No valid petition was filed for the county coroner seat.
Ashland County candidates
Denny Bittle, a Republican incumbent, is the only candidate on the county commissioner ballot, according to the Ashland County Board of Elections.
Current Ashland County Auditor Cindy Funk is running unopposed for another term.
Republican David Stimpert is also running unopposed for Common Pleas Court.
Incumbent Republican Jim Jordan is running against Democrat Tamie Wilson for the 4th Congressional House District.
Democrat Drew Burge opposes Republican Melanie Miller for the 67th State Assembly District.
The 5th District Court of Appeals races are between Republican Andrew King and Democrat Earle Wise Jr., the incumbent, for one seat. Democrat David Ball and Republican Craig Baldwin, the incumbent, face each other for another seat.
Ashland County issues
A West Holmes Local School District tax levy renewal of 2.52 mills would provide "for the emergency requirements of the school district," according to the Wayne County Board of Elections website. This would continue to cost the owner of a home valued at $100,000 about $88 per year.
A renewal income tax of 1.25% is on the ballot to fund Hillsdale Local Schools' current expenses.
A Green-Perrysville Joint Fire District 1-mill additional tax levy for fire and emergency medical services would cost a $100,000 homeowner $35 per year.
The 3.9-mill renewal levy in Milton Township would continue to cost a $100,000 homeowner $97.61 a year. It will fund fire protection and EMS.
The roads and bridges renewal tax levy in Mohican Township will continue to cost $99.85 per year for every $100,000 of home valuation.
Owners of $100,000 home in Montgomery Township would keep paying $32.77 for a renewal tax that would fund road and bridge repairs and maintenance.
An Orange Township 0.7-mill renewal levy to fund ambulance services and EMS would continue to cost a $100,000 homeowner $15.60 a year.
A 2.74 road and bridge renewal tax levy would continue to cost the owner of a $100,000 home in Ruggles Township $52.58 annually.
The 0.5-mill fire and EMS renewal levy in Troy Township would continue to cost a $100,000 homeowner $15.17 per year.
To fund road and bridge maintenance, the 5-mill renewal levy in Bailey Lakes Village would continue to cost the owner of $100,000 home $158.43 per year.
Three alcohol sales issues are on the ballot. Clear Creek Township residents can approve the Sunday sales of wine and mixed beverages at the Submakers Subshop and Deli.
Perry Township residents can vote whether the Muddy Fork Drive-Thru can sell beer and if they can sell beer on Sundays.
Correction: A renewal and increase from 1.1 mills to 1.3 mills for Wayne County Public Library current expenses would cost the owner of a $100,000 home an additional $7 if the levy is approved by voters on Nov. 8. The cost to property owners was incorrect when this story first published Thursday morning, Sept. 29.
This article originally appeared on The Daily Record: General Election November 2022: Races, amendments, taxes and more
