ATHENS COUNTY, Ohio –– Voters cast ballots for mayors of Coolville, Chauncey and Glouster on Nov. 4 — among the only contested positions in Athens County general elections.
All village council seats were uncontested in Athens County this year, and results from those elections are available in our round-up of election results.
Village of Chauncey
Resident Frank Campbell vs. current council president Evelyn Nagy.
With two candidates in the running, Frank Campbell beat out Evelyn Nagy in the race to become mayor of Chauncey. Campbell received 58% of votes, and Nagy received 42% of votes.
At a League of Women Voters of Athens County roundtable Oct. 6, Campbell emphasized collaboration between village residents and the local government, as well as a need for more housing. Nagy noted some of the same needs as Campbell, while also emphasizing her experience on council and a skillset in listening to find solutions amid different viewpoints. While on council, Nagy has helped lead the charge on multiple village ordinances or resolutions, including protections for LGBTQ+ residents and low-income renters.
Campbell’s unexpired term lasts until Dec. 21, 2027. The position was vacated when former Mayor Amy Renner stepped down in December 2024.
Neither Campbell nor Nagy immediately responded to the Independent’s request for comment.
Village of Coolville
Incumbent Mayor Tiffany Rife Oman vs. former mayor Curtis Mark Rood.
Two candidates ran for mayor of Coolville, with Tiffany Rife Oman winning over Curtis Rood. Oman received 62% of votes to Rood’s 38%.
Rife Oman’s unexpired term lasts until Dec. 21, 2027.
Oman and Rood participated in a League of Women Voters of Athens County candidate night Oct. 9, where Oman shared that she works as an assistant principal at Meigs Intermediate School and serves on the village council. Rood said he has lived near Coolville all his life and previously served on council, and he campaigned on avoiding increases in water and sewer rates.
“Tonight’s win isn’t just mine — it’s a win for all of us who believe in putting our community first and working together to get Coolville on the right track,” Rife Oman told the Independent in a text message. “I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get to work for you. Together, we can make real progress and build a stronger, brighter future for everyone in Coolville.”
Village of Glouster
Incumbent Mayor Nathan Simons vs. Lucas Mace, a current village council member.
Incumbent Nathan Simmons will remain mayor of Glouster, receiving 74% of votes to 26% for Lucas Mace. The unexpired term, vacated by Samantha Sikorski, ends December 21, 2027.
The two candidates spoke with voters at a Sept. 30 League of Women Voters of Athens County candidate roundtable. Mace suggested changes to the village police department at the roundtable event, saying that Glouster should have more and “better” police officers. He also voiced opposition to additional zoning and permitting regulations. Simons emphasized village development efforts and his role in securing funding for the village.
“I appreciate the support and am grateful to all those that came out to vote today,” Simmons told the Independent in a text message. “I am very excited all the levies in the Village passed and I am especially happy to see the income tax levy for the Trimble Local School District was passed as well.”
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