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Rulli Holds Onto U.S. House Seat In Ohio's District 6

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U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli beat his Democratic challenger in a successful bid for reelection. Rulli, R-Salem, defeated Democrat Elizabeth Kirtley of New Philadelphia 59% to 41% in the 6th Congressional District race, according to incomplete and unofficial results. Rulli said of the relative closeness of his race: “It definitely was not a red year so we’re happy with the win. I’m thrilled with it. It’s an honor of a lifetime to serve.” With Rulli about to be in the minority party, he said: “We’ll deal with that. We’ll sharpen our pencils and get to work. The opposition ...

Democrat Amy Acton defeats Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio governor's race

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Dr. Amy Acton delivered a stunning victory in the race for Ohio governor on Tuesday, overcoming more than $100 million spent against her to become the first Democrat to win the seat in 20 years and the first woman ever elected to the state's top post. The public health ...

Ennis Elected Delegate In Delegate District 4

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WHEELING – Voters on Tuesday elected a new member to represent District 4 in the West Virginia House of Delegates. Republican Derek Ennis defeated Democrat Joe Jividen to win the contest. Election night totals showed Ennis receiving 3,184 votes; and Jividen, 2,903. The last person elected to the seat, Republican Bill Flanigan, was elected to the West Virginia Supreme Court earlier this year and resigned his House seat. Current Delegate Shane Stack, R-Ohio, was appointed to fill out the remainder of Flanigan's term. “Thank you for your support, and the support in the campaign,” ...

Voters in Belmont County Throw Support Behind Several Levies

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ST. CLAIRSVILLE – Voters across Belmont County on Tuesday decided a number of countywide and local issues during the general election, throwing support behind several tax levies. With all but one rural precinct reporting late Tuesday night, results of several ballot issues came into clear focus with overwhelming support. Countywide issues such as the Belmont County Senior Services levy and Belmont County 911 levy, both passed with significant margins, according to the unofficial results. The Belmont County Senior Services levy garnered 15,170 votes for the levy to 5,926 votes against ...