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Knox County Board of Elections certifies candidates, issues for May 2026 primary
The Knox County Board of Elections certified four property tax issues, two liquor control options, and one income tax levy for the May 5 primary.
Ciotola challenges Pursel in GOP primary for Knox County commissioner
MOUNT VERNON — The May 5 primary ballot features a contested race for Knox County commissioner. The filing date was Wednesday at 4 p.m. The Knox County Board of Elections must certify the petitions by Feb. 17. Butler Township resident Christa Ciotola will challenge incumbent commissioner Bill Pursel in the Republican primary. That’s a vastly…
Changes coming to Knox County voting precincts in 2026
MOUNT VERNON — Several Knox County election precincts will undergo consolidation or reorganization in 2026. The changes became effective Jan. 5 and affect Fredericktown; Clinton, Howard, and Pleasant townships; and Mount Vernon precincts 3 and 4. Potential changes are pending approval from the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office in Morris Township. “The goal here was…
