Mahoning Valley Voting: Where to go and what you need to know
Below you will find locations and times for voting, as well as a list of candidates, issues, and questions for each county
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - With a hotly contested presidential race, registered voters in the Mahoning Valley and the rest of Ohio can cast a ballot between now and Election Day. In addition, there are state and county races, as well as local issues.
Below you will find locations and times for voting, as well as a list of candidates, issues, and questions for each county.
Voting by absentee ballot
Vote early in-person (Begins October 6)
Vote on Election Day (November 3, 2020, 6:30 am until 7:30 pm)
What's on my ballot?
Ohio - (Note: Input name to obtain sample ballot) - Trumbull County sample ballot
Do registered voters need to produce ID to vote?
Voters planning to cast their ballot in-person in Ohio should remember to bring proper identification, according to the Secretary of State.
Ohio law requires that every voter, upon appearing at the polling place to vote must announce his or her full name and current address and provide proof of identity.
The forms of identification that may be used by a voter who appears at an Ohio polling place to vote on Election Day include:
An unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state identification card with a present or former address so long as the voter’s present residential address is printed in the official list of registered voters for that precinct;
A military identification;
A photo identification that was issued by the United States government or the State of Ohio, that contains the voter’s name and current address and that has an expiration date that has not passed;
An original or copy of a current utility bill with the voter’s name and present address;
An original or copy of a current bank statement with the voter’s name and present address;
An original or copy of a current government check with the voter’s name and present address;
An original or copy of a current paycheck with the voter’s name and present address; or
An original or copy of a current other government document (other than a notice of voter registration mailed by a board of elections) that shows the voter’s name and present address.
For utility bills, bank statements, government checks, paychecks, and other government documents, “current” is defined as within the last 12 months. “Utility bill” includes a cell phone bill. “Other government document” includes license renewal and other notices, fishing and marine equipment operator’s license, court papers, or grade reports or transcripts. “Government office” includes any local (including county, city, township, school district, and village), state or federal (United States) government office, branch, agency, commission, public college or university or public community college, whether or not in Ohio.
Ohio provisional ballots
If you do not have any of the above forms of identification you may provide either your Ohio driver’s license or state identification number (which begins with two letters followed by six numbers) or the last four digits of your Social Security number and cast a provisional ballot. Once the information is reviewed and verified by the board of elections, your ballot will be counted.
If you do not provide one of the above documents or your driver’s license/state identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number at the precinct, you will still be able to vote using a provisional ballot. However, in order for that ballot to be counted, you must return to the board of elections no later than seven days following Election Day to provide a qualifying form of identification.
Below are candidates, issues and questions voters will see in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana Counties.
MAHONING COUNTY CANDIDATES
President
Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (Dem)
Donald J. Trump (Rep)
Justice to the Supreme Court (Full Term commencing 1/1/2021)
John P. O’Donnell (Dem)
Sharon Kennedy (Rep)
Justice of the Supreme Court (Full Term Commencing 1/2/2021)
Jennifer Brunner (Dem)
Judi French (Rep)
U.S Congress 6th District
Bill Johnson (Rep)
Shawna Roberts (Dem)
U.S. Congress 13th District
Christina M. Hagan (Rep)
Tim Ryan (Dem)
State Representative 58th District
Michele Lepore-Hagan (Dem)
David T. Simon (Rep)
State Representative 59th District
Chris Stanley (Dem)
Al Cutrona (Rep)
County Commissioner
Term 1/2/2021
Anthony T. Traficanti (Dem)
Grant W. Williams (Rep)
County Commissioner
Term 1/3/2021
David C. Ditzler (Dem)
Steve Kristan (Rep)
Recorder
Noralynn Palermo (Dem)
Brian Devine (Rep)
Coroner
David Kennedy (Dem)
John J. Vargo (Rep)
Prosecuting Attorney
Paul J. Gains (Dem)
Marty Desmond (Rep)
Court of Common Pleas Probate Division
Term 2/9/2021
David Lee Engler(Rep)
Robert N. Rusu Jr.
County Court
Unexpired Term Ending 12/31/2022
J. P. Morgan
Joe Schiavoni
MAHONING COUNTY QUESTIONS AND ISSUES
Mahoning County renewal of 1 mill for the purpose of Senior Citizen services or facilities for 5 years
Mahoning County renewal of 3 mills for the purpose of MCBDD for 5 years
City of Youngstown charter amendment to section 18 salaries
Austintown Township renewal of 1.5 mills for the purpose of roads for 5 years
Austintown Township renewal of 0.8 mill for the purpose of Parks and recreational for 5 years
Beaver Township renewal of 1.9 mills for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Beaver Township renewal of 2.9 mills for the purpose of providing for the police department for 5 years
Boardman Township renewal of 0.7 mill for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Boardman Township renewal of 2.5 mills for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Boardman Township renewal of 3.85 mills for the purpose of providing for the police department for 5 years
Boardman Township Park District renewal of 0.6 mill for the purpose of park expenses for 5 years
Green Township additional of 1.5 mills for the purpose of the fire department for
Craig Beach Village renewal of 1.5 mills for the purpose of fire protection and EMS services for 5 years
Craig Beach Village renewal of 3 mills for the purpose of street maintenance, paving, construction and repair for five years
Sebring Local School District renewal of 1.25 % income tax for 5 years
Beloit Village renewal of 5 mills for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Beloit Village renewal of 1.5 mills for the purpose of Parks for 5 years
Lowellville Village renewal of 4.5 mills for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
New Middletown Village renewal of 2 mills for the purpose of the police department for 5 years
New Middletown Village renewal of 4 mills for the purpose of the police department for 5 years
New Middletown Village renewal of 2.5 mills for the purpose of the fire department for 5 years
Poland Village renewal of 2 mills for the purpose of street, roads and bridges for 5 years
Sebring Village amend section 5.02 of the charter; appoint manager solely on the basis of qualifications
Austintown Local School District renewal of 4.9 mills in the sum of $1,850,247 for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Austintown Local School District renewal of 7.3 mills in the sum of $3,304,353 for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Boardman Local School District renewal of 5.9 mills in the sum of $4,052,812 for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Boardman Local School District renewal of 6 mills in the sum of $3,412,484 for the purpose of current expenses for 5 years
Canfield Local School District renewal of 1.4 mills in the sum of $890,000 for the purpose of emergency requirements for 10 years
Leetonia Exempted Exempted Village School District renewal of 4.16 mills in the sum of $350,000 for the purpose of avoiding an operating deficit for 5 years
Western Reserve Local School District renewal of 1.3 mills in the sum of $139,000 for the purpose of avoiding an operating deficit for 10 years
Youngstown City School District renewal of 10.8 mills in the sum of $5,291,510 for the purpose of emergency requirements for 4 years
MAHONING COUNTY LIQUOR OPTIONS
Boardman 8 Meijer 1400 Boardman Canfield Rd. weekly and Sunday
Boardman 8 Meijer 1400 Boardman Canfield Rd. Spirituous liquor weekly and Sunday
Milton 1 the Prop House 373 NE River Rd. Sunday
Poland Township 4 Dairy 224 6868 Center Rd. Sunday
TRUMBULL COUNTY CANDIDATES
TRUMBULL COUNTY CANDIDATES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2020 GENERAL ELECTION CONTESTED RACES
REP TO CONGRESS 13th DISTRICT
Tim Ryan (Dem)
Christina M. Hagan (Rep)
Michael Fricke (Lib)
REP TO CONGRESS 14TH DISTRICT
Hillary O'Connor Mueri (Dem)
David P. Joyce (Rep)
STATE SENATE 32ND DISTRICT
Sean J. O'Brien (Dem)
Sandra J. O'Brien (Rep)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE 63RD DISTRICT
Gil Blair (Dem)
Mike Loychick (Rep)
STATE REPRESENTATIVE 64TH DISTRICT
Michael J. O'Brien (Dem)
Martha Yoder (Rep)
JUDGE – 11th DISTRICTCOURT OF APPEALS (2-9-21)
Timothy P. Cannon
Matt Lynch
JUDGE – 11th DISTRICT COURT OF APPEALS (2-10-21)
Cynthia Wescott Rice
Sarah Thomas Kovoor
COUNTY COMMISSIONER 1-3-2021 TERM
Daniel E. Polivka (Dem)
Niki Frenchko (Rep)
COUNTY CORONER
Lawrence M. Damico (Dem)
Larry Woods (Rep)
NEWTON FALLS 3rd WARD
Lyle A. Waddell
Tesa Spletzer
TRUMBULL COUNTY QUESTIONS AND ISSUES
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP (Bazetta Twp B, C, D, F, G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 0.6 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP (Bazetta Twp B, C, D, F, G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 1.8 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
BAZETTA TOWNSHIP (Bazetta Twp B, C, D, F, G)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: The general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges.
MILLS: 0.6 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP (Bloomfield Twp)
TAX LEVY: Replacement
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire & EMS protection.
MILLS: 1.3 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022 BRISTOL LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Bristol Twp A,C, Farmington Twp, W Farmington Vill)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Permanent Improvements
MILLS: 2.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP (Bristol Twp A,C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Current Expenses.
MILLS: 1.1 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
BRISTOL TOWNSHIP (Bristol Twp A,C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: The general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges.
MILLS: 1.1 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
CHAMPION TOWNSHIP (Champion Twp A, B, C, E, F, G, K)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 1.1 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022 CHAMPION TOWNSHIP (Champion Twp A, B, C, E, F, G, K)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: The general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, road and bridges.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
CORTLAND CITY (Cortland City A, C, D, F, G, H)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire protection.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
CORTLAND CITY (Cortland City A, C, D, F, G, H)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Operating Expenses.
MILLS: 1.9 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
CORTLAND CITY (Cortland City A, C, D, F, G, H)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
CORTLAND CITY (Cortland City A, C, D, F, G, H)
ISSUE: Proposed Charter Amendments (2)
PURPOSE: (1) Organization of the Planning, Zoning and Building Commission.
(2) Municipal Elections.
GIRARD CITY (Girard City 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B, 3A, 3D, 4A, 4C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Providing funds for the collection and disposal of garbage or refuse.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
HARTFORD TOWNSHIP (Hartford Twp A, B Excludes Orangeville Vill)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire protection.
MILLS: 2 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
HOWLAND TOWNSHIP (Howland Twp A, B, E, H, J, L, N, R, S, U, V, W, X, Y)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: The general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP (Hubbard Twp A,B, D, F)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: The general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges.
MILLS: 1 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
LIBERTY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Liberty A-N, Excludes part of L, Includes part Girard City
1A, 2A & 4C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Providing for the emergency requirements of the School District in the sum of $740,680.
MILLS: 3.25 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
LIBERTY LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (Liberty A-N, Excludes part of L, Includes part Girard City
1A, 2A & 4C)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Permanent Improvements
MILLS: 2.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
MCDONALD VILLAGE (McDonald Village A, B, C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Current Expenses.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
MECCA TOWNSHIP (Mecca Twp A, B)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire & EMS protection.
MILLS: 1.5 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 4 year period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021 NEWTON FALLS JOINT FIRE DISTRICT (Newton Village 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A, Newton Twp A, B, D)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire protection.
MILLS: 1 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
TRUMBULL COUNTY (All Trumbull County)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: The support of children services and the care and placement of children.
MILLS: 2 mills Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
TRUMBULL COUNTY (All Trumbull County)
TAX LEVY: Additional
PURPOSE: Parks and recreational purposes.
MILLS: 0.6 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 10 year period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021
VIENNA TOWNSHIP (Vienna Twp A, B, C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain fire & EMS protection.
MILLS: 1 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022
VIENNA TOWNSHIP (Vienna Twp A, B, C)
TAX LEVY: Renewal
PURPOSE: Provide and maintain police protection.
MILLS: 1 mill Majority Affirmative
TIME: 5 year period of time, commencing in 2021, first due in calendar year 2022 WARREN CITY (All Warren City)
ISSUE: Proposed Income Tax Renewal
PURPOSE: Shall the ordinance providing for a renewal of the additional 0.5 per cent levy on income for the purpose of the staffing and operation of the Police and Fire Departments and Road Maintenance Program of the City of Warren, to be effective on and after January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026, be passed?
TRUMBULL COUNTY LOCAL OPTIONS
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Warren City Pct 1G Margarita King on/off-premise sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor on Sunday
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Warren City Pct 3G Pitt Boss BBQ and Gamers Lounge on/off-premise sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor on Sunday
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Brookfield Township Pct B Standard Market off-premise sale of wine and mixed beverages on Sunday
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Liberty Township Pct E Liberty Quick Shop off-premise sale of wine and mixed beverages on Sunday
Local Liquor Option for Particular Location Vienna Township Pct C Vienna Ale House/Brothers Pizza on/off-premises sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor on Sunday
COLUMBIANA COUNTY CANDIDATES, QUESTIONS, AND ISSUES
Federal
President and Vice President:
Joseph R. Biden and Kamala D. Harris (Democratic)
Howie Hawkins and Angela Walker
Jo Jorgensen and Spike Cohen (Libertarian)
Donald J. Trump and Michael R. Pence (Republican)
Brian Carroll and Amar Patel (Write In)
Tom Hoefling and Andy Prior (Write In)
Dario Hunter and Dawn Neptune Adams (Write In)
Jade Simmons and Claudeliah J. Roze (Write In)
Kasey Wells and Rachel Wells (Write In)
President R19 Boddie and Eric Stoneham (Write In)
U.S. Representative to Congress:
Bill Johnson – (REP)
Shawna Roberts – (DEM)
State
Justice of the Supreme Court, FTC 1/1/21:
Sharon L. Kennedy
John P. O’Donnell
Justice of the Supreme Court, FTC 1/2/21:
Jennifer Brunner
Judi French
State Representative, 5th House District:
Tim Ginter – (REP)
Daniel Winston – (DEM)
County
County Commissioner (Jan. 3 Term):
John R. Dyce – (DEM)
Roy Paparodis – (REP)
Prosecuting Attorney:
Vito J. Abruzzino – (REP)
John E. Gamble, Jr. – (DEM)
County Recorder:
James Armeni, Sr. – (REP)
Zack Puchajda – (DEM)
County Treasurer:
Bryan A. Blakeman – (REP)
Linda S. Bolon – (DEM)
Columbiana County Issues
Columbiana County Mental Health and Recovery Board, 1.3 mills, Mental Health Programs & Facilities, 10 years, Renewal
Franklin Twp., 1.6 mills, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Summitville Village, .5 mills, Parks & Recreation, 5 years, Renewal
Columbiana County Park District, .25 mills, Park Maintenance, 5 years, Additional
Washington Twp., .5 mills, Roads & Equipment, 5 years, Renewal
Middleton Twp., 2.0 mills, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Hanover Twp., 1.0 mills, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Madison Twp., 1.0 mill, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Madison Twp., 4.0 mills, Fire, 5 years, Renewal, plus an additional 2.32 mills
Yellow Creek Twp., 1.0 mill, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Wellsville Village, 7.0 mills, Fire, 5 years, Renewal
Wellsville Village, 1.0 mills, Current Expenses, 5 years, Renewal
West Twp., 1.0 mill, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Leetonia Exempted Village School District, 4.16 mills, Emergency Operating, 5 years, Renewal
Butler Twp., 3.5 mills, Road & Bridges, 5 years, Renewal
Elkrun Twp., 2.0 mills, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
Center Twp., .5 mill, Fire, 5 years, Renewal
Center Twp., 1.5 mills, Roads, 5 years, Renewal
East Liverpool City, 2 mills, Parks & Recreation, 5 years, Renewal
Salineville Village, 2.1 mills, Fire, 5 years, Additional
Minerva Village, 0.3 mill, Senior Citizens, 5 years, Renewal
Local Options
East Palestine Liquor Stop L.L.C., dba East Palestine Liquor Stop - Sunday sales of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at 40 E. Taggart St., East Palestine, OH 44431, Precinct 009 East Palestine 2-A
Doss Petroleum, Inc., dba East Palestine Marathon – Sunday sales of wine and mixed beverages at 212 N. Market St., East Palestine, OH 44413, Precinct 009 East Palestine 2-A
Pidgeon Corporation LLC, Quaker Steak and Lube – Sunday sales of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor at 161 Penn Ave., Salem, OH 44460, Precinct 015 Salem 2-A
Jalisco Mexican Restaurant Inc. – Sunday sales of wine, mixed beverages and spiritous liquor at 2488 E. State St., Salem, OH 44460, Precinct 019 Salem 3C
OHIO ELECTION DEADLINES
Oct. 05*
Deadline for voter registration for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election (30 days before general election)
Oct. 06
Non-UOCAVA absentee ballots for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election must be ready (first day after close of voter registration)
Oct. 20
Boards of elections must prepare precinct voter registration lists for general election (14 days before general election)
Oct. 26*
Certificate to fill vacancy on the Nov. 3, 2020 general election ballot caused by death of candidate nominated at primary election whose name is on ballot in more than one county
(10 days before general election)
Oct. 29
Certificate to fill vacancy on the Nov. 3, 2020 general election ballot caused by death of independent or nonpartisan candidate prior to Oct. 24 (10 days before general election) must be filed by 4 p.m. (5 days before general election)
Oct. 29
Certificate to fill vacancy on the Nov. 3, 2020 general election ballot caused by death of candidate nominated at primary election whose name is on ballot in only one county must be filed by 4 p.m.
(5 days before general election)
Oct. 31
Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed for the Nov. 3, 2020 general election must be received by boards of elections by noon (3 days before general election)
Nov. 02
Boards of elections must submit verification forms of handicapped accessible parking and handicapped accessible polling locations to the Secretary of State’s Office (no later than day before general election)
Nov. 03
General Election Day. Polls open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 03
If voter, or voter’s minor child is hospitalized because of accident or medical emergency, voter may apply for an absentee ballot until 3 p.m.
Nov. 03
Absentee ballots, returned in person or via a method other than U.S. Mail, must be received by the boards of elections by close of polls
Nov. 13
Absentee ballots returned by U.S. Mail must be postmarked no later than Nov. 2 and received by boards of elections by this date to be counted (10 days after general election)
Nov. 13
UOCAVA absentee ballots must be received by boards of elections by this date to be counted (10 days after general election)
Nov. 14
Boards of elections may begin official canvass of the Nov. 3, 2020 general election ballots (11 days after general election)
Nov. 18
Boards of elections must begin official canvass of the Nov. 3, 2020 general election ballots no later than this date (15 days after general election)
Nov. 24
Boards of elections must complete canvass of the Nov. 3, 2020 general election ballots no later than this date (21 days after general election)
