Republicans in the 83rd District of the Ohio House of Representatives are being presented with a choice this primary election. Cheryl Buckland is a nurse and business woman from Findlay and she is facing Kenton’s Jon Cross, who is the Director of the Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance. The district includes Hancock and Hardin counties and part of Logan …

The Hardin County Board of Elections will start processing absentee ballots at 9 a.m. Monday, April 23 in its office in the courthouse.

A candidate in the 83rd District Ohio House race said her husband was incorrectly accused of tampering with her opponent’s sign. Cheryl Buckland of Findlay, who is challenging Jon Cross of Kenton for the House seat in the May 8 Republican primary, told the Times that one of her supporters reported that one of Cross’ signs did not contain the required political campaign committee information.

State representative candidate Jon Cross of Kenton defended his conservative credentials in the wake of ads challenging them during a press conference Tuesday afternoon. He also said he caught the husband of his opponent trying to tamper with a Cross campaign sign.

Today is the deadline to register to vote in the May 8 primary election. The Hardin County Board of Elections, located in the basement of the courthouse, will be open until 9 p.m. to accept registrations.

The Right to Life Action Coalition of Ohio, Inc. (RTLACO) announced its selection of Jon Cross for endorsement in the 83rd Ohio House District Republican primary. The statewide organization said it selected Cross because of his pro-life and pro-family stance on policy issues, consistent responses to survey questions, and ability to be successful in his efforts.

I would like to reach out to the voters of the 83rd Ohio House District and ask them to support Jon Cross for State Representative. Jon is supportive of the small business owners having fewer regulations so that small businesses can thrive in our communities.

The deadline for voter registration to be eligible to vote in the May 8 primary election is April 9. The Hardin County Board of Elections Office, located in the basement of the courthouse, is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The three county sheriffs in the 83rd Ohio House district have endorsed Jon Cross for state representative in the May 8 Republican primary, the campaign announced Tuesday. Hancock County Sheriff Michael E. Heldman, Hardin County Sheriff Keith A. Everhart and Logan County Sheriff Randall J. Dodds offered their support in a video endorsement that was released by the campaign.

Two Republican candidates will square off for county commissioner in Hardin County’s only contested primary race on May 8. The filing deadline was Wednesday. Tim Striker and Bob Carder will be the two candidates who whose names will appear on the GOP ballot.