Elections

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- An anti-gambling group had a clear message for any future casinos thinking about pushing the Ohio electorate to allow a location inside the state's borders:...  Read Story.

The following is according final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of...  Read Story.

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief Columbus -- Ohio voters have been asked four times since 1990 whether the state should allow casinos within its borders. In 1990, '96 and 2006, a majority of residents...  Read Story.

Republican convention attracts party chief's wife by Tim Troglen Reporter The wife of the Summit County Republican Party chief was among the delegates at the Republican National Convention. Karen Arshinkoff, who has attended several Republican National...  Read Story.

County Issue 15 passes for Health and Human Services by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Cuyahoga County -- According to county officials, the passage of Issue 15 means programs supported by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and Human Services will not be...  Read Story.

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Cuyahoga County " Many familiar faces around the county advanced to the fall general election as incumbent candidates claimed victory in the March 4 primary election. According to final, but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, incumbent Democract Gerald T. McFaul will retain his seat as county...  Read Story.

Clinton leads Obama in Ohio poll, institute says by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief Columbus -- New York Sen. Hillary Clinton is outpacing Illinois Sen. Barack Obama by 21 points among likely Democratic voters in Ohio, according to a new poll released...  Read Story.

Kucinich, challengers crowd District 10 ballot by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- It looks like Dennis Kucinich, U.S. presidential hopeful and incumbent U.S. House of Representatives District 10 Congressman, will have his hands full as he tries to...  Read Story.

Tubbs Jones opposed in District 11 by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- Incumbent Democrat Stephanie Tubbs Jones and challenger Republican Thomas Pekarek will square off for the U.S. House of Representatives District 11 election in November. The two...  Read Story.

County department head hopefuls pared down March 4 by Tim Troglen Reporter Aside from the presidential primary March 4, Cuyahoga County residents will have plenty of other positions to consider when punching their ballot. County prosecutor Bill Mason,...  Read Story.

Three running for county leadership by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- Three people will be vying for two spots in the March 4 primary to see who goes on to serve with County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. Democrat and current commissioner Peter Lawson...  Read Story.

Two file for District 24 by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter One Democrat and one Republican will run unopposed for the Ohio Senate District 24 election in November. Democrat Emanuel Cotronakis has filed to run as well as Republican Thomas Patton. The seat...  Read Story.

Three filed for District 8 by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Two Democrats and one Republican have filed to run for Ohio House District 8 in the March 4 primary election. Incumbent Armond Budish, a Democrat, has filed to run for his second term in office....  Read Story.

Board of elections conducts recount on close races Cleveland -- With Nov. 6 general election results certified, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections prepared early this week to begin mandatory recounts on several elections, including one for the...  Read Story.

by Tim Troglen Reporter Walton Hills " Residents appeared Nov. 6 to agree with Ken Pund, who developed Brenda Lee Drive 12 years ago. According to final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, 62.2 percent of residents voting said "no" to the name change...  Read Story.

Bedford Heights Charter Review Commission Vote count (Top 9 were winners) Melva Berger .......................................1,163 Barbara Youngblood ............................1,109 Michael Parish .....................................1,003 Jeannette Norris .....................................974 Bianca Cunningham ...............................966 Larry Smith ............................................963 Mary Pace.................................................958 Poppie Parish ..........................................884 Robert Boone .........................................875 Edmond McGhee ..................................................852 Eddie Sampson .......................................................828 Joyce Haqq .............................................................809 Bethel Robertson ..................................................808 Lawrence Bostrom Jr....  Read Story.

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford " The two incumbents running for the Bedford Board of Education were successful in the Nov. 6 general election. Final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections showed incumbents Barbara Patterson and Joe Mestnik defeated challenger Antoinette Cobb for the two expiring seats on the...  Read Story.

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Bedford " It looks like two of the three incumbents up for election on Council will retain their seats next year. According to final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Ward 6 Councilor Don Saunders defeated James Kirk, taking 59.3 percent of the vote. "I'm...  Read Story.

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Oakwood " Residents will see a new face on Council next year as well as a familiar one and one from the past. According to final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Johnnie Warren and Elaine Gaither were victorious in winning Council seats Nov....  Read Story.

by Tim Troglen Reporter Walton Hills " Two familiar faces were elected by the residents to serve two-year Council-at-large seats. Incumbent Councilor Don Kolograf, who has been on Council from 2004 to the present, was at the top of the six vote-getters, taking 23.1 percent of the votes, according to final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of...  Read Story.