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Lear, Rivers vie for Ohio District 19 senate seat in Republican primary

Lear, Rivers vie for Ohio District 19 senate seat in Republican primary

Current Sen. Andrew Brenner is term-limited and cannot run for re-election.

by Cheryl Splain April 27, 2026

Ciotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat

Ciotola, Pursel face off in Knox County GOP primary for commissioner seat

Republican Christa Ciotola is challenging incumbent Bill Pursel for a seat on the Knox County Board of Commissioners.

by Cheryl Splain April 23, 2026

4 fire/EMS levies, 2 liquor-control issues on Knox County’s May 5 ballot

4 fire/EMS levies, 2 liquor-control issues on Knox County’s May 5 ballot

Voters will decide four fire and EMS issues and two liquor-control options when they go to the polls on May 5.

by Cheryl Splain April 23, 2026

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Mount Vernon schools ask voters to approve 1% earned income tax levy on May ballot

Mount Vernon schools ask voters to approve 1% earned income tax levy on May ballot

by Cheryl Splain April 20, 2026

Three Republicans vie for Ohio 5th District Court of Appeals seat

Three Republicans vie for Ohio 5th District Court of Appeals seat

by Hannah Martin April 18, 2026

Knox County GOP chairman joins calls for Leneghan’s resignation

Knox County GOP chairman joins calls for Leneghan’s resignation

by Jack Slemenda April 17, 2026April 17, 2026

Leneghan files Ohio Supreme Court challenge to restore ballot status

Leneghan files Ohio Supreme Court challenge to restore ballot status

by Jack Slemenda April 14, 2026April 15, 2026

Open Source: What happens to the ballot now that Leneghan is ineligible as a candidate?

Open Source: What happens to the ballot now that Leneghan is ineligible as a candidate?

by Cheryl Splain April 12, 2026April 12, 2026

Melanie Leneghan removed from May ballot after residency ruling

Melanie Leneghan removed from May ballot after residency ruling

by Jack Slemenda April 10, 2026April 14, 2026

Open Source: What form of ID do I need to vote in Knox County for the primary election?

Open Source: What form of ID do I need to vote in Knox County for the primary election?

by Cheryl Splain March 21, 2026

Special Delaware County elections board meeting likely sets stage for court challenge

Special Delaware County elections board meeting likely sets stage for court challenge

by Cheryl Splain March 5, 2026March 5, 2026

Delaware County elections board member votes to uphold vote removing Knox County opponent from ballot

Delaware County elections board member votes to uphold vote removing Knox County opponent from ballot

by Cheryl Splain March 3, 2026March 4, 2026

Knox County Democrats sound optimistic note at annual dinner

Knox County Democrats sound optimistic note at annual dinner

by Cheryl Splain February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

Knox County Board of Elections certifies candidates, issues for May 2026 primary

Knox County Board of Elections certifies candidates, issues for May 2026 primary

by Cheryl Splain February 13, 2026

Ciotola challenges Pursel in GOP primary for Knox County commissioner

Ciotola challenges Pursel in GOP primary for Knox County commissioner

by Cheryl Splain February 7, 2026

Changes coming to Knox County voting precincts in 2026

Changes coming to Knox County voting precincts in 2026

by Cheryl Splain January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Knox County Board of Elections scores 100% on election audits, recount

by Cheryl Splain December 18, 2025

Knox County Board of Elections certifies Nov. 4 results; two recounts on the way

Knox County Board of Elections certifies Nov. 4 results; two recounts on the way

by Cheryl Splain November 24, 2025December 18, 2025

Knox, Richland counties differ over Clear Fork’s educational service center affiliation

Knox, Richland counties differ over Clear Fork’s educational service center affiliation

by Cheryl Splain November 17, 2025

Senate passes Brenner, Gavarone bill to require absentee ballots arrive by poll closing

Senate passes Brenner, Gavarone bill to require absentee ballots arrive by poll closing

by Submitted November 7, 2025

Knox County’s voter turnout higher than expected in Nov. 4 general election

Knox County’s voter turnout higher than expected in Nov. 4 general election

by Cheryl Splain November 5, 2025

Who’s in? Board of Education results unveiled in Knox County races

Who’s in? Board of Education results unveiled in Knox County races

by Jack Slemenda November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Knox County township levies receive mixed reaction

Knox County township levies receive mixed reaction

by Cheryl Splain November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

Jacklin wins Mount Vernon 3rd Ward seat, Miller claims at-large post

Jacklin wins Mount Vernon 3rd Ward seat, Miller claims at-large post

by Cheryl Splain November 5, 2025November 5, 2025

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