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2026 Ohio election dates and deadlines
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose released a comprehensive 2026 elections calendar.
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Precinct and polling location changes for Athens County beginning May 2026
Notices will be mailed out to all registered voters in these precincts/polling locations giving them the needed information regarding the changes that apply to them specifically.
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Athens County 2025 general election results
View the complete, unofficial election results from the Athens County Board of Elections.
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Nelsonville roundtable forum sparks discussion among community members
Nelsonville candidates engaged with local residents at a voter forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Athens County.
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Incumbents, new faces contend for Athens City Council (Updated)
Two incumbents retained their seats in a four-person race in the Democratic primary election. Additionally, a political newcomer will run in November to represent the 1st Ward.
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Nelsonville votes down Issue 4
The proposed charter amendment failed with 53.90% voting against it.
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Nelsonville voters seek change through Issue 4
Whether voting yes or no, Nelsonville voters hope for a new age in their city government following the passage of Issue 23 in 2024.
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Board of elections certifies all primary candidate petitions
Athens City Council Ward 1 has three candidates; four will vie for three at-large seats, including two incumbents. In Nelsonville, only one candidate will run in the primary for seven available city council seats.
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Candidates, issues filed for May 6 primary ballot
The Athens County Board of Elections will certify candidate and issue petitions at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14.
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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.
