We’re in election season, and The Clermont Sun is working to inform its readers about the candidates and issues on the Nov. 3 midterm election ballot.
Candidates
2nd District For Representative to Congress
Jen Mazzuckelli DEM
David J. Taylor REP
State Representative 62nd For State Representative
Ian Schwartz DEM
Ron Grethel Libertar
Jean Schmidt REP
State Representative 63rd For State Representative
Debbie Davidson DEM
Adam C. Bird REP
Clermont County County Auditor
John Becker REP
Clermont County For County Commissioner
Joe Wessels DEM
Claire B. Corcoran REP
Clermont County For County Probate/Juvenile Court
Nathan M. Little REP
Questions and Issues (pending Ohio Secretary of State approval) for Nov. 3 midterm election ballot
Batavia Fire & EMS – (pending)
Additional – 8.4 mills – continuing
providing and maintaining a fire and EMS department
Bethel – Tate LSD – approved
Renewal – 5.48 mills – 5 years
paying the current operating expenses
Clermont County Children Services – approved
Renewal – 0.8 mill – 5 years
the support of children services and the care and placement of children
Union Township Safety Services – approved
Additional – 1.99 mills – continuing
providing and maintaining for police, fire and EMS
U.S. Grant Joint Vocational School District – approved
Bond – 1.15 mills – 37 years – Tax Levy – Additional – 0.84 mill – continuing general permanent improvements and to pay annual debt charges on the bond
Washington Township Police, Fire & EMS – approved
Additional – 5.5 mills – 5 years
for police, fire and ambulance services
Local Options (pending Ohio Secretary of State approval)
UN-G – Amy’s F & B, LLC (dba Scramblers)
Sunday sales of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor
Voting information
– The 2026 General/Special Election will be held Nov. 6.
– The deadline to register to vote is Oct. 5.
– Early in-person voting begins Oct. 6.
– Absentee voting by mail begins Oct. 6
For more information on Election 2026, visit the Clermont County Board of Elections online at https://boe.clermontcountyohio.gov/index.php.
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