/tags/primary-elections primary elections en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:12:58 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-11/10-candidates-running-for-columbus-city-schools-board-try-to-stand-out-in-crowded-primary All 10 candidates attended a League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus forum Thursday evening. They discussed topics like book bans, teacher shortages and how to help LGBTQ+ students. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:12:58 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-11/10-candidates-running-for-columbus-city-schools-board-try-to-stand-out-in-crowded-primary George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-31/all-nine-columbus-city-council-members-endorse-tiara-ross-ahead-of-may-primary The nine endorsements are a win for Ross after her campaign faced challenges to her candidacy and reports of Ross owing nearly $3,800 in parking tickets to the city. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 20:03:34 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-31/all-nine-columbus-city-council-members-endorse-tiara-ross-ahead-of-may-primary George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-26/columbus-city-council-candidate-kate-curry-da-souza-wants-to-get-vacant-homes-back-on-the-market Each of the three Columbus City Council candidates for the District 7 seat are bringing new policy ideas to the campaign trail. Curry-Da-Souza's plan could push owners of vacant properties to get their homes back in circulation faster. Wed, 26 Mar 2025 20:36:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-26/columbus-city-council-candidate-kate-curry-da-souza-wants-to-get-vacant-homes-back-on-the-market George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-25/columbus-city-council-candidate-tiara-ross-wants-city-code-law-to-be-lenient-to-seniors Each of the three Columbus City Council candidates for the District 7 seat are bringing new policy ideas to the campaign trail. Ross' proposal to provide more resources to seniors facing code violations could revive a recent casualty of budget cuts. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 20:52:11 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-25/columbus-city-council-candidate-tiara-ross-wants-city-code-law-to-be-lenient-to-seniors George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-06/columbus-city-council-candidate-owed-nearly-3-800-in-tickets-drove-on-suspended-license Columbus Assistant City Attorney Tiara Ross allegedly drove on the suspended license to a hearing on Monday. The $3,795 in unpaid tickets, many for failing to renew her vehicle registration, dated back to at least November. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:08:27 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-06/columbus-city-council-candidate-owed-nearly-3-800-in-tickets-drove-on-suspended-license George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-03-03/franklin-county-board-of-elections-denies-challenge-to-tiara-ross-columbus-city-council-candidacy The board voted Monday afternoon to deny the challenge brought by D.J. Byrnes, who runs the political blog "The Rooster." Mon, 03 Mar 2025 22:15:08 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-03/franklin-county-board-of-elections-denies-challenge-to-tiara-ross-columbus-city-council-candidacy George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-council-candidates-discuss-policing-and-affordability-during-forum Kate Curry-Da-Souza, Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel are running to fill the seat currently held by Otto Beatty III. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:33:59 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-council-candidates-discuss-policing-and-affordability-during-forum George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-schools-board-candidates-express-frustrations-at-current-board-and-need-for-change Discontent with the current Columbus City Schools' Board of Education was a theme at a candidate forum Thursday night for three open seats on the board. Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:52:39 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-28/columbus-city-schools-board-candidates-express-frustrations-at-current-board-and-need-for-change George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-02-17/columbus-city-council-and-columbus-city-schools-candidates-certified-for-may-primary-election Kate Curry-Da-Souza, Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel are the three candidates running in the Columbus City Council District 7 race. Ten candidates qualified for three open seats on the Columbus City Schools' Board of Education. Mon, 17 Feb 2025 21:11:02 GMT /politics-government/2025-02-17/columbus-city-council-and-columbus-city-schools-candidates-certified-for-may-primary-election George Shillcock /2024-04-19/some-lawmakers-again-pushing-to-close-ohios-primary-elections The most recent proposal would also prohibit Ohio candidates from running with a political party if they had not voted in the party's latest primary. Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:41:46 GMT /2024-04-19/some-lawmakers-again-pushing-to-close-ohios-primary-elections Sarah Donaldson