Record turnout in four state primaries amid weather and ballot shortages
Ballots ran out in several Ohio counties and a reprint glitch delayed new ballots as four states Texas Vermont Rhode Island and Ohio saw heavy turnout. Some precincts extended hours and voters waited in long lines while election officials faced power outages and ballot shortages.
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Huckabee exits race after McCain clinches nomination
In Irving, Texas, Mike Huckabee conceded the Republican presidential contest after John McCain clinched the nomination. Huckabee praised supporters, noted the journey from Iowa to eight state wins, and pledged to stay active on key issues while uniting the party and country. He underscored his faith, roots in Hope Arkansas, and messaging on abortion and gay marriage.
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Sheffield Twp approves 5 year 2 mill levy for current expenses
Residents vote 61 percent to 39 percent. Levy duration five years. The 2 mill levy funds current expenses. A home valued at $100,000 would incur about $7 annually in taxes.
Sheffield Twp approves levies in five year renewal vote
Voters approved a five year 0.90 mill fire levy renewal by 623 to 227 and current expenses levy by 521 to 328, with 73 percent and 61 percent support respectively. Fiscal officer Patricia Echko praised residents for backing township services.
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Murray Ridge wins renewal levy for developmental services
Lorain County voters approved a five year 1.6875 mill renewal levy for the Murray Ridge Center. Unofficial results showed 63 percent in favor to 37 percent against, raising about 150000 dollars for programs serving roughly 2000 people annually with 759 adults at work sites and 277 in community jobs.
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