Ohio Candidates Finalize Filings for November 3 Election, Setting Stage for Key Races
The filing deadline for candidates and issues to appear on the November 3 general election ballot in Ohio has passed. The Wood County Board of Elections has released a list of candidates who have filed to run in various races. Among the notable races is the 5th Congressional District, where Republican Bob Latta will face Democratic candidate Brian A. Shaver and Libertarian Michael J. Veloff. Other significant races include the 9th Congressional District, with Democratic incumbent Marcy Kaptur running against Republican Derek Merrin and Libertarian Matthew Althaus. The gubernatorial race features Democratic candidates Amy Acton and David Pepper, Libertarian Don Kissick and James L. Mills, and Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Robert A. McColley. Additionally, several state-level positions, including Ohio Attorney General, Auditor, Secretary of State, and Treasurer, have candidates from the Democratic, Republican, and Libertarian parties. The Board of Elections will meet on August 11 to officially approve the c...