Elections

Longtime lawmen seek sheriff's post by Mike Sever Record-Courier Reporter Two Democrats are seeking support to run for Portage County sheriff. Both have been in law enforcement for decades. David Doak is a long-time sheriff's department employee who...  Read Story.

McClafferty, Doak spend most in races by Mike Sever Record-Courier Reporter Campaign spending in two contested Democratic primaries in Portage County has topped $28,000 among four candidates, not much by national standards but a sign of intense...  Read Story.

Here are precincts Aurora precincts will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. March 4. Here is where local residents will vote: Ward 1 A-B -- New Life Assembly of God on Orchard Avenue; Ward 2 A-B -- Craddock School on East Garfield Road; Ward 3-A -- Anna...  Read Story.

Three seeking Democratic nod in District 14 by Eric Marotta News Leader Editor Three Democrats seek their party's nomination in a bid to challenge U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives 14th District. LaTourette,...  Read Story.

Council reps lend support to school levy by Brent Hovey Reporter Aurora -- The city of Aurora has thrown its support behind the school district's 6-mill combined levy, which is on the Nov. 6 ballot. City Council approved an endorsement of support for...  Read Story.

State rep: Dems have to focus on all 88 counties by Deborah Guziak Reporter The Democratic party must address all 88 counties in the state to prevail in the elections, said state Rep. Chris Redfern. Redfern, a Democrat from Catawba Island Township who...  Read Story.