Tubbs Jones wins primary for Stokes' seat
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Stephanie Tubbs Jones won the Democratic nomination to replace long time Rep. Louis Stokes in Ohio's 11th Congressional District. With 55 percent of precincts reporting she had 49 percent, ahead of Rev. Marvin McMickle and state Sen. Jeffrey Johnson.
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Marietta
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Lucasville
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U.S
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Voinovich wins Ohio Senate GOP primary in rout
Governor George Voinovich secured the Republican nomination for the U S Senate with 72 percent of the vote to David McCullough's 28 percent. With 97 percent of precincts reporting, he advances to face Democrat Mary Boyle in November as McCullough reflects on a low-budget bid and conservative message.
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Steve Chabot
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Associated Press
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Avon parks levy passes by narrow margin
Avon resident John Aunspaw, chair of Avon's Parks and Recreation Commission, witnessed the first-ever five-year 0.35 mill levy for parks pass by a slim 1,485 to 1,349 margin. The levy is expected to raise about $81,000.
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Avon’s Parks and Recreation Commission
Avon to seek five year parks levy for 81 thousand yearly
Avon officials push a new five year millage of 0.35 for city parks improvements budgeting 81 000 dollars annually. Homeowners would pay modest amounts with a 75 000 dollar home at 8.04 and a 200 000 dollar home at 21.44 yearly. Mayor James Smith notes plans to develop Avon Isle and add tennis volleyball courts a walking track restrooms and playgrounds at Schwartz Road and Northgate Park on Eaton Drive.
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Bob Hamilton
Tavares and Donofrio win party nominations for statewide roles
In Columbus AP reports Charleta Tavares won the Democratic nomination for secretary of state with 62 percent over Mark Hanni, facing Republican Kenneth Blackwell in November. Summit County Treasurer John Donofrio led the DemocraticTreasurer race 54 to 46 percent over Helen Knipe Smith, set to face Joseph Deters. Republicans faced no opposition in the primary.
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Summit County
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Akron
Cleveland
Helen Knipe Smith
Tavares
Mark Hanni
Youngstown
Mahoning County
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Michael R. White
Hamilton County
Joseph Deters
Ohio statewide results reflect numerous party wins and resignations
Ohio voters weighed numerous races including U S Senate and multiple congressional districts. Key figures include George Voinovich, Dennis Kucinich, Stephanie Tubbs Jones, John Kasich, and Charlie Tavares with party lines noted. Statewide offices such as secretary of state and treasurer also appeared on the ballot alongside expansive state senate and house contests across districts.
Cuyahoga OKs health and human services levy
Cuyahoga County voters approved a 3.1 mill levy for health and human services, expected to raise about 25 million dollars annually. The levy passed 47 to 53 percent with 99 percent of precincts reporting. Collections run 1999 through 2003, replacing a 1.42 mill levy expiring that year.
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Cuyahoga County
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