Ohio voters in national spotlight Ohio voters are once again in the national spotlight. A key swing state in general elections, Ohio’s primaries take on added importance this year as Gov. John Kasich stakes his presidential aspirations on winning his home state Tuesday, with other Republicans hoping he can slow businessman Donald Trump’s drive to the nomination. On the Democratic side, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders … Read More
Precincts and locations announced for primary Precincts and voting locations for Tuesday’s primary election have been announced by the Hardin County Board of Elections. Voting hours will be 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Read More
Early voting continues Early voting for the 2016 primary election is continuing in the Hardin County Board of Elections in the basement of the courthouse at the following times: Read More
Republicans pick Potter for commissioner seat History has repeated itself for Gerald Potter. The former two-term Hardin County Commissioner said when he was first elected, he replaced Ed Elliott in January of 2001. Elliott at that time chose to run for state representative. Read More
GOP must stand behind nominee, Ohio Senate leader tells Republicans MOUNT VICTORY — Even though the Republican presidential debates may resemble a “WWF cage match” more than a discussion of the issues, said Ohio Senate President Keith Faber, the Republican party must stand behind their nominee in the November election. Read More
Radway selected to head Board of Elections The Hardin County Board of Elections held its reorganizational meeting on Saturday, March 5. Board members Rob Radway and Don Traxler both were reappointed for new terms by Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted. Read More
Republicans vie for 83rd District in Ohio House Two times, Kevin Rettig has tried to win Robert Cole Sprague’s seat representing the 83rd District in the Ohio House and twice he has failed. Rettig is hoping his third attempt will bring different results. Read More
Strickland’s wife, Supreme Court candidate, meet with Democrats Hardin County Democrats on Saturday got a chance to hear from two people who will be near the top of their election ticket. Frances Strickland, wife of U.S. Senate candidate Ted Strickland, and Supreme Court candidate Cynthia Rice were featured speakers at the Democrats’ Presidents Day Luncheon at Walnut Grove Church. Read More
Early voting for primary gets underway in county Absentee early voting begins today in Ohio for the March 15 primary election. Voters may cast their early ballots at the Hardin County Board of Elections office in the basement of the courthouse. Read More
Incumbent county commissioners to be challenged in 2016 Two incumbent Hardin County Commissioners will face challenges to keep their seats in 2016. Ed Elliott will face fellow Republican Robert Carder in the March 15 primary. No Democrat returned petitions to appear on the ballot for the Jan. 3 seat. Read More