MANSFIELD — Polls opened Tuesday at 6:30 a.m. across Richland County and 25 percent of the county’s eligible voters are expected to cast ballots by the time they close at […]
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Voters have three choices Tuesday — Democrat, Republican or issues-only
MANSFIELD — You have a choice when voting Tuesday in Ohio’s primary election. Regardless of how you have voted in the past, you can ask for a ballot from either […]
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Poll worker class set for Feb. 26 to train for March 19 primary
MANSFIELD — The Richland County Board of Elections needs additional poll workers for the March 19, 2024, Primary Election. Therefore, the Board has scheduled a class for new Precinct Election […]
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Feb. 20 is voter registration deadline for March primary
MANSFIELD — The deadline to register to vote or change your address or name for the March 19 Primary Election is Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Board of Elections office will […]
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GOP challenger withdraws from Richland County commissioner race
MANSFIELD — Mansfield attorney Jodie Dees on Thursday withdrew her candidacy in the Republican Party primary for Richland County commissioner. Richland County Board of Elections Director Matt Finfgeld said Dees […]
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Here’s what you’ll see on 2024 Richland County primary ballots
The Richland County Board of Elections certified its list of candidates and issues for the upcoming primary election.
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Richland County Board of Elections open house shows complete office remodel
MANSFIELD — An open house to show off a Richland County Board of Elections makeover on Wednesday also offered a behind-the-scenes look at the equipment it takes to run an […]
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Board of elections: 31 valid mail-in ballots arrived too late to count
MANSFIELD — Matt Finfgeld held up a thick stack of envelopes, bound together with a rubber band. They were 31 ballots for the Nov. 7 election that should have been counted […]
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Richland County Board of Elections seeking 2024 budget increases
Matt Finfgeld wasted no time addressing the board of elections’ increased budget proposal, requesting slightly more than $1.2 million.
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Madison levy passes, but recount needed
MADISON — Voters in the Madison Local school district have passed the first new operating levy since 1997. The five-year, 7.5 mill levy passed 3,673 to 3,640, according to final, official […]