Richmond’s ballot has grown by at least one more candidate for the November election. Wayne County Democratic Party has conducted a caucus, unanimously selecting Carl Rhinehart III to run for an at-large common council seat. He joins fellow Democrats Claudia Edwards and Ron Itnyre, who filed earlier this year. Rhinehart, Edwards and Itnyre will face […]
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Candidates filing for fall election
More candidates are throwing their hats into the ring for upcoming town and city elections. Richmond now has an independent candidate who has obtained enough signatures to file for mayor. Howard J. Price will face Republican Ron Oler and Democrat Dave Snow. Any other candidates wishing to run as independents or for minor parties in […]
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2023 primary election canceled
Board upholds GOP’s candidate challenges, leaving no contested races Wayne County election officials agreed Monday that no primary election is necessary this spring. The cancelation came after deciding that only one Republican candidate met state criteria to run for Richmond mayor, following eligibility challenges filed in January. No other Richmond races had more than one […]
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Dublin changing election terms, timing
3 councilors will be elected for 1 year To save money, stagger terms and potentially draw more voters, Dublin is changing how its town council members and clerk-treasurer are elected this year. Historically, all five council members were elected at the same time. Those municipal elections have taken place in the “off” year before a […]
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Primary election could be canceled
Possibility hinges on challenge results as more candidates join Richmond election slate Richmond could save an estimated $55,000 to $60,000 if no primary election is conducted in May. The possibility for a rare cancellation arose on Friday, but still depends on a couple of factors. As of Friday’s noon filing deadline, Richmond’s ballot for the […]
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Challenges filed against 4 of 6 mayor hopefuls
2 announce plans to run as independent Six candidates have filed paperwork so far to become Richmond’s mayor, but four of those candidates are being challenged. Wayne County Republican Party Chair Gary Saunders has filed a challenge regarding the ability of David Carpenter, David Flannery, Kevin Fox and Shawn O’Conner to run for mayor as […]
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Richmond mayoral, council hopefuls file
With goals ranging from increasing services for the homeless to boosting communication with citizens, Richmond’s mayoral candidates are already sharing plans for what they’d do if elected in 2023. So far, Republicans David Carpenter and Ron Oler have filed to run for mayor, and Richmond’s two-term incumbent Dave Snow, a Democrat, said Sunday he’s filing […]
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Mayor, councils, clerks on 2023 ballots
Some candidates must file by Feb. 3 Although candidates for president, Congress and governor pop into homes through TV commercials, those elected to town and city leadership roles often have more influence on everyday life. In 2023, many Wayne County voters will have a chance to choose who will set their utility rates, decide how […]
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What do candidates need to know before signing up?
Jan. 12 panel discussion offers inside look, tips Several prior candidates for local offices plan to share what they wish they had known going into their elections, in hopes of helping others. Hearing about their experiences could influence whether Wayne County residents decide to file for election in 2023. Most communities have a few races […]