Kasputis wins second term in 16th District race
Republican State Rep. Ed Kasputis defeated Janet Salinger 63 to 37 in unofficial Cuyahoga County results for the 16th District including North Olmsted and Westlake. Kasputis vows to file ethics complaint over alleged false campaign literature. Salinger plans to continue as deputy county recorder and North Olmsted council member. Ohio voting project shows Clinton favored by 39 percent of Montgomery County students in Kids Voting USA.
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Hoke defeats Oakar in Cleveland 10th District race
Martin R. Hoke, a 40 year old businessman with no prior office, ousted incumbent Mary Rose Oakar in the newly redrawn 10th District by 57 to 43 percent, amid voter resentment and district realignment. Oakar conceded and cited campaign challenges, while Hoke praised a victory against odds. He plans coalition-building with local business and labor leaders.
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Oakar Concedes in Cleveland Race After Tight Absentee Lead
Mary Rose Oakar delayed her concession as absentee ballots showed 2,000 votes behind challenger Martin Hoke in District 10. Hoke's lead widened while Oakar urged supporters to stay optimistic and vowed to continue serving the people, amid recalls of past ethics issues and reapportionment woes.
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Cuyahoga election briefs from Westlake to Berea
Westlake voters narrowly defeated a 0.375 percent income tax hike aimed at funding street sewer and waterline projects, 50.35 to 49.65 with 6 967 for and 7 065 against. Cleveland Port Authority levy failed 50.4 to 49.6 with 271 720 for and 275 710 against. Olmsted Falls rejected a 12.5 million middle school bond 3 289 for 4 047 against. Berea approved a 1 1/4 million annual tax to fund a rec center and water system costs, 4 485 for 4 208 against. Bay Village approved gender neutral charter amendments 62 and 65 percent, but rejected paying the mayor for public board service.
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