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Candidate Q&A: Wenda Sheard and Ohio House 94
The Independent spoke with Wenda Sheard, candidate for Ohio House District 94, about her positions on policy issues.
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Where Athens County Commissioner candidates stand on county issues
The Independent asked commissioner candidates their views on hot-button county issues, including data center development.
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Precinct and polling location changes for general election as of Aug. 12, 2026, third release
Notices have been mailed out to all registered voters in these precincts/polling locations.
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Board of elections sets issues for November ballot
The Athens County Board of Elections rejected three issues, including a ballot referendum on Nelsonville sewer rates.
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Athens passes income tax increase by 10 votes
The 0.2% income tax increase will go into effect next tax year.
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Primary election issues to be decided by provisional ballots
Levy issues, including the city of Athens income tax, cannot be decided until provisional ballots have been counted.
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New polling locations for 2026 elections
The Athens County Board of Elections consolidated precincts and moved precincts to new voting locations to better use public funds.
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Democratic primary candidates share platforms at forum
District 95 hopefuls Paul Cameron of St. Clairsville and James Joyce of Athens are competing in the May 5 primary election.
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City officials make case for income tax increase (Updated)
A proposed 0.2% levy increase on income tax will appear on the May 5 primary election ballot as Issue 1 for Athens city voters.
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OU student launches statehouse primary bid (Updated)
James Joyce, a junior studying computer science and AI, will challenge an Eastern Ohio man in the Democratic primary for House District 95.
