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Three members of Athens City Council decide not to run again
All seven council seats expire this year; councilors Solveig Spjeldnes, Jeff Risner and Sam Crowl say they’re not running for re-election.
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Trump won county’s highest share of GOP presidential votes of the century
President-elect Donald Trump received 44% of Athens County’s vote in the 2024 election, according to official election night results.
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Photo gallery: Election Day in Athens County
From Albany to Amesville, we captured the sights of Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, in Athens County.
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Athens County voters largely select Democratic candidates for state offices
Athens County voters approved a ballot issue the state rejected, and largely chose Democrats for state elections, with one exception.
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Athens County bucks state trend, selects Democrats for federal office
Athens County voters approved a ballot issue the state rejected, and largely chose Democrats for state elections, with one exception.
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Incumbent commissioner, Nelsonville city auditor take county offices
Only two local offices were contested; multiple Democratic incumbents coasted to victory unopposed on Tuesday night.
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All 21 local tax levies and ballot issues pass by wide margins (Updated)
Among the approved measures was a citizen initiative to abolish the Nelsonville City Charter.
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AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Ohio
In Athens County, Harris led Trump 57% to 43% at 9:23 p.m., with 85% of precincts reporting.
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AP Race Call: Balderson wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio’s 12th District
Balderson easily held off a challenge from Jarrad Christian, a U.S. Navy veteran with roots in Athens County.
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