/tags/primary-elections primary elections en-US Copyright Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:27 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-09/columbus-city-council-candidates-took-unique-approaches-to-yard-sign-strategies-ahead-of-primary Columbus City Council candidate Tiara Ross took a more traditional approach to yard signs. Her lead rival Jesse Vogel chose not to invest campaign cash into the traditional campaign tool. Kate Curry-Da-Souza, who held far less campaign funds than Ross or Vogel, used recycled signs that were placed illegally in the right-of-way around the city. Fri, 09 May 2025 16:00:27 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-09/columbus-city-council-candidates-took-unique-approaches-to-yard-sign-strategies-ahead-of-primary George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-06/six-columbus-city-schools-board-of-education-candidates-advance-past-primary-election The six candidates that will advance to November's general election for three seats on the Columbus City Schools Board of Education include Patrick Katzenmeyer, Jermaine Kennedy, Janeece Keyes, Mounir Lynch, Kimberly Mason and Antoinette Miranda. Wed, 07 May 2025 02:55:07 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-06/six-columbus-city-schools-board-of-education-candidates-advance-past-primary-election George Shillcock /politics-government/2025-05-06/ross-and-vogel-win-columbus-city-council-district-7-primary-advance-to-novembers-general-election Tiara Ross and Jesse Vogel won the primary for Columbus City Council District 7, which covers downtown Columbus and many core neighborhoods surrounding downtown. The two will advance to November’s general election. Wed, 07 May 2025 02:29:30 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-06/ross-and-vogel-win-columbus-city-council-district-7-primary-advance-to-novembers-general-election George Shillcock /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