Romney narrowly wins Ohio GOP contest on Super Tuesday
Mitt Romney tops Rick Santorum by about 1 percent in Ohio with 99 percent of precincts reporting unofficial totals. Santorum gains strongest support among conservatives while Romney dominates in Cleveland Columbus Akron and Cincinnati metro areas aiding his front runner status. Newt Gingrich 15 percent and Ron Paul 9 percent.
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Lorain County voting results snapshot
At a glance, Lorain County JVS levy failed while Midview levy renewal passed and Avon Schools renewals failing. Avon Schools bond issue failed, Elyria Township fire levy ballot story continues on pages A6 and A7 with Common Pleas Judge John Miraldi and County General Health District renewal noted.
Kaptur Defeats Kucinich In Ohio House Primary
Veteran Democrat Marcy Kaptur defeats Dennis Kucinich in a bruising Ohio primary for the U S House seat. She will face Republican winner Joe the Plumber Wurzelbacher in November. Kucinich criticized the campaign while Kaptur urged support from rival hopefuls for the fall contest.
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Joe” Wurzelbacher
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Swenski Defeats Berta for Lorain County Domestic Relations Seat
Lisa Swenski wins the Lorain County Domestic Relations judgeship, defeating incumbent David Berta 13,592 votes to 9,622. Swenski touted perseverance amid a rough campaign marked by a harassment lawsuit and Swenski’s past mental health disclosures. Swenski spoke at her victory party in Lorain.
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Janik tops five-candidate Lorain County judge primary
Frank Janik won the Democratic primary for Lorain County Domestic Relations Judge, leading with 9,639 votes or 40 percent. Paulette Lilly finished second with 6,118 votes, Joel Fritz third with 2,778, Mary Louise Tobin fourth with 2,720, and Michael Tony fifth with 2,642. Janik will face Republican Richard Ramsey in November.
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Kokoski Wins Lorain County Democratic Primary
Lori Kokoski secured the Democratic nomination for Lorain County Commissioner after defeating two challengers. She advances to face Republican Mike Musto, who ran unopposed for his party.
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Kalo Wins Democratic Primary Over Berry Taylor
Ted Kalo defeats Berry Taylor in the Lorain County Democratic primary and advances to face Republican Phil Van Treuren, Amherst City Councilman, in November's general election. unofficial returns from Lorain show KALO.
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