Grace ends congressional bid focusing on Elyria duties
Elyria Mayor Bill Grace halted his 13th Congressional District campaign six weeks ago to concentrate on Lorain County. He raised about 45 thousand dollars but says time constraints and local priorities like a new high school and infrastructure mattered more. Sutton won the Democratic primary. Cafaro finished second. Grace may not run again. Sutton to face Lorain Mayor Craig Fortin in November.
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Ohio governor race draws national attention after primary
National party leaders quickly weighed in as Ohio chose nominees for governor in 2008. U S Rep Ted Strickland led Democrats toward victory while Kenneth Blackwell, the secretary of state, won the Republican nomination. Both sought broad appeal while contrasting agendas on taxes education and government size.
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County race could hinge on double dipping issue
Elyria voters head to fall contests amid debate over judges retiring and running again. Democrat David Berta versus Paulette Lilly highlight retire‑and‑rerun payoffs while others deny extra costs to taxpayers.
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