Voting in the Valley: Know before you go
While Ohioans cast votes Tuesday on Primary Election Day, others have already voted according to Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose.
As of Monday, 301,837 absentee ballots have been requested by mail or in-person and 263,542 votes have been cast statewide.
These numbers surpass 2018’s total of 300,765 absentee ballots requested through the end of the early voting period and 260,443 total early votes cast
Early ballots requested by Republicans outpace those requested by Democrats by more than 20,000 statewide.
The Secretary of State says 138,066 Democratic ballots were requested, GOP members asked for 158,813 ballots. Fewer than 5,000 non-partisan ballots have been requested.
Although it’s expected that Ohioans will get to vote on state House and Senate races in August, voters can still cast ballots for governor, secretary of state, and some judicial races.
Some areas also have local issues on which to decide.
At the end of this story, you can find an overview of contested partisan races as well as options and issues in the Valley.
What’s on my ballot?
You can preview what is on your partisan or non-partisan primary ballot by following the below link:
Mahoning County
Trumbull County
Columbiana County
Where and when do I vote in person on Election Day, May 3, 2022?
The polls in Ohio are open from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Find your polling location
Mahoning County
Trumbull County
Columbiana County
What documents are needed to vote in Ohio?
There are several types of valid ID.
Photo ID: Any document issued by the U.S. government or the State of Ohio that includes ALL of the following is an acceptable photo identification:
An expiration date that has not passed;
A photograph of the voter;
The voter’s name, which must substantially conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book; and
The voter’s current address, which must substantially conform to the voter’s address as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book unless the ID is an Ohio driver’s license or state ID card.
NOTICE: An unexpired Ohio Driver License, State ID Card, or Interim Documentation with your former address IS an ACCEPTABLE form of ID when your current address is in the poll book.
NOTE: On July 2, 2018, the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles began issuing a new format of Ohio’s driver's licenses and state identification cards. The BMV is also issuing Ohio Interim Documentation until the applicant receives their new ID through the mail. A driver’s license or state identification card in the old or new format, the Ohio Interim Documentation, and a voter’s old, hole-punched driver’s license or state ID card are acceptable forms of identification for voting, as long as the expiration date has not passed.
If the voter changed their name and provides proof of the legal name change, completes and signs Form 10-L, and is registered within the precinct, the voter’s name as it appears on the photo ID may or may not be the voter’s reported change of name.
Military ID: Valid military identification cards or copies of such cards must be accepted regardless of whether they contain a name or address. However, this form of ID must still allow a precinct election official to determine that it is the military ID card of the person who is presenting it for the purpose of voting.
Utility Bill: A utility bill is a statement of fees owed and/or paid for services, and includes, but is not limited to, water, sewer, electric, heating, cable, internet, telephone and cellular telephone services. A valid utility bill may show a $0.00 balance or no amount owed.
Bank Statement: A bank statement includes, but is not limited to, a statement from any financial or brokerage institution.
Government Check: A government check includes, but is not limited to, a paycheck, check stub or receipt provided for direct deposit of funds issued by any level of government (known as “political subdivision”) in Ohio, or for any other state, or the United States government.
Paycheck: A paycheck includes a paycheck, check stub or receipt provided for the direct deposit of wages or earnings from any public or private employer.
For the forms of ID listed in 3-6 above, the following rules for determining their validity apply:
The document may be a printout of an electronically transmitted copy or regular paper copy.
The name and address on the document must conform to the voter’s information as it appears in the Poll Book.
The document must be current within 12 months of the Election Day for which the voter is presenting it.
Other Government Document: Must contain the correct name and current address of the voter.
Other government documents are acceptable forms of voter identification. A government document is a document that is issued by a government office, which includes any local (city, county, township, and village government), state or federal government office, branch, agency, department, division or similar component, including a board, commission, public college or university or public community college, whether or not in Ohio. Examples of government documents include but are not limited to, letters, tax bills, licenses, notices, court papers, grade reports, and transcripts.
The name and address on the government document must conform to the voter’s name as it appears in the Poll List or in the Poll Book.
The document must be current within 12 months of the Election Day for which the voter is presenting it for the purpose of voting or has on it an expiration date that has not passed as of the date of the election in which the voter seeks to vote.
Issues and Contested Primary Races in the Valley (excluding state House and Senate, as well as State Central Committee)
MAHONING COUNTY
Governor and Lt. Governor
Democratic Party
John Cranley and Teresa Fedor
Nan Whaley and Cheryl L. Stephens
Republican Party
Joe Blystone and Jeremiah W. Workman
Mike DeWine and Jon Husted
Ron Hood and Candice Keller
Jim Renacci and Joe Knopp
Secretary of State
Republican Party
John Adams
Frank LaRose
United States Senator
Democratic Party
Morgan Harper
Traci TJ Johnson
Tim Ryan
Republican Party
Matt Dolan
Mike Gibbons
Josh Mandel
Neil Patel
Mark Pukita
Jane Timken
JD Vance
6th District, Representative to Congress
Democratic Party
Martin Alexander
Eric S. Jones
Louis G. Lyras
Shawna Roberts (Withdrew candidacy)
Republican Party
John Anderson
Bill Johnson
Michael S. Morgenstern
Gregory M. Zelenitz
Mahoning County Questions and Issues:
Campbell City additional Fire 2.01 mills for a continuing period of time
Campbell City additional Police 5.35 mills for a continuing period of time
Cardinal Joint Fire District additional 1.63 mills for a continuing period of time
Alliance City Schools additional general permanent improvements at 2.7 mills for a continuing period of time
Jackson Milton Local renewal avoiding an operating deficit at 3.80 mills in the amount of $988,485 for 5 years
Canfield Local Bond Issue constructing, furnishing, equipping and renovating school district buildings in the amount of $107,800,000 for 37 years at 6.9 mills
Hubbard Exempted Village Schools renewal emergency requirements in the amount of $1,218,709 for 5 years at 5.15
Struthers City School District additional general permanent improvements at 2.8 mills for 5 years
Lowellville Local School District additional general permanent improvements at 4 mills for a continuous period of time
Coitsville Twp. Addl. Police 5.5 mills for a continuing period of time
Sebring Village addl. 1.5 mills for streets, roads and bridges for 5 years
Liquor Option Aust. 3 Golden Star Theater 6020 Mahoning Ave. 1st Floor Sunday
Liquor Option Bdm 21 Bruno Brothers Pizza 8381 Market Street Sunday
TRUMBULL COUNTY
Governor and Lt. Governor
Democratic Party
John Cranley and Teresa Fedor
Nan Whaley and Cheryl L. Stephens
Republican Party
Joe Blystone and Jeremiah W. Workman
Mike DeWine and Jon Husted
Ron Hood and Candice Keller
Jim Renacci and Joe Knopp
Secretary of State
Republican Party
John Adams
Frank LaRose
United States Senator
Democratic Party
Morgan Harper
Traci TJ Johnson
Tim Ryan
Republican Party
Matt Dolan
Mike Gibbons
Josh Mandel
Neil Patel
Mark Pukita
Jane Timken
JD Vance
Trumbull County Commissioner (1-1-23 Term)
Democratic Party
Michael O'Brien
David Guarino
Republican Party
Christina D. Lee
Rick Hernandez
Denny Malloy
Trumbull County Auditor
Democratic Party
Tod Latell
Tom Shay
Trumbull County Court of Common Pleas
Democratic Party
Sean J. O'Brien
Dawn Cantalamessa
11th Dist. Court of Appeals Unexpired Term Ending 2-8-25
Republican Party
John Eklund
Sarah Kovoor
Trumbull County Questions and Issues
BRISTOL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Bristol Twp A, C, Farmington Twp, W Farmington Village)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Providing for the emergency requirements of the School District in the sum of
$330,000.00.
MILLS: 2.95 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2023, first due in the calendar year 2024
CHAMPION LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Champion Twp A, B, C, E, F, G, K, Includes part
Bazetta Twp G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Providing for the emergency requirements of the School District in the sum of
$1,010,997.34.
MILLS: 5.85 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 year period of time, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024
GIRARD CITY (All Girard City)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain senior citizens services or facilities.
MILLS: 1.8 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP (Hubbard Twp A, B, D, F)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police and EMS protection.
MILLS: 1.75 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 3 year period of time, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP (Hubbard Twp A, B, D, F)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police and EMS protection.
MILLS: 1.75 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 3 year period of time, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023
HUBBARD EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Hubbard City, Hubbard Twp and Part
Coitsville in Mahoning County)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Providing for the emergency requirements of the School District in the sum of
$1,218,709.00.
MILLS: 5.15 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023
JACKSON MILTON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Part Newton Twp D and Mahoning County)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Avoiding an operating deficit in the amount of $988,485.00.
MILLS: 3.83 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024
JOSEPH BADGER LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Gustavus Twp, Hartford Twp A, B, Kinsman
Twp A, C, Vernon Twp A)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Providing for the emergency requirements of the School District in the sum of
$425,379.
MILLS: 2.95 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 year period of time, commencing in 2023, first due in calendar year 2024
LAKEVIEW LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Bazetta Twp B-G (Excludes part of G) Cortland City
A-H (Excludes part of A) Includes Warren City 2G, Mecca Twp A, Warren
Twp E)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Providing for the emergency requirements of the School District in the sum of
$2,075,000.
MILLS: 6.8 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 year period of time, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023
NEWTON FALLS VILLAGE (Newton Falls Village 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A)
ISSUE: Proposed Charter Amendment
PURPOSE: Charter Review Commission
VIENNA TOWNSHIP (Vienna Twp. A, B, C)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police and EMS protection.
MILLS: 3 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023
LOCAL OPTIONS FILED FOR MAY 3, 2022
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Warren City Pct 1G Aldi #26
Off-premise sales of wine and mixed beverages on Sunday
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Cortland City Pct F Cortland Roller Rink
On/off premise sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor Monday – Saturday
On/off premise sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor on Sunday
COLUMBIANA COUNTY
Governor and Lt. Governor
Democratic Party
John Cranley and Teresa Fedor
Nan Whaley and Cheryl L. Stephens
Republican Party
Joe Blystone and Jeremiah W. Workman
Mike DeWine and Jon Husted
Ron Hood and Candice Keller
Jim Renacci and Joe Knopp
Secretary of State
Republican Party
John Adams
Frank LaRose
United States Senator
Democratic Party
Morgan Harper
Traci TJ Johnson
Tim Ryan
Republican Party
Matt Dolan
Mike Gibbons
Josh Mandel
Neil Patel
Mark Pukita
Jane Timken
JD Vance
6th District, Representative to Congress
Democratic Party
Martin Alexander
Eric S. Jones
Louis G. Lyras
Shawna Roberts (Withdrew candidacy)
Republican Party
John Anderson
Bill Johnson
Michael S. Morgenstern
Gregory M. Zelenitz
Columbiana County Questions and Issues
Wayne Twp., 3.0 Mills, Additional, Building Levy, 5 Years, $59,400.00
Village of Minerva, Charter Amendments Ordinance No. 7-22 (Stark Most Populous)
Alliance City School District, 2.7 Mills, Additional, Permanent Improvements, Continuous (Stark Most Populous)
Sandy Creek JFD, 4.0 Mills, Renewal, Operating Expenses, 5 Years (Stark Most Populous)