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Wednesday, November 5th 2025, 4:01 AM EST
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Takeaways from Election Day 2025
Democrats dominated the first major Election Day since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
Pennsylvania reelects Supreme Court justices, extending a Democratic majority on its highest court
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro — considered a potential White House contender in 2028 who is up for reelection next year — appeared in ads for the justices and lobbied for their retention.
Decision 2025: McDowell defeats Tito Brown for Youngstown mayor
Independent candidate Derrick McDowell defeated Democrat Jamael Tito Brown, who was seeking a third term in office.
Tito Brown loses race for Youngstown mayor, thanks community
Brown thanked his supporters and everyone who voted, whether their vote was for him or not.
Mahoning Co. voters say yes for seniors, those with disabilities
Both Mahoning Co. levies passed by a wide margin.
Washingtonville Police levy is defeated by four votes
There were 57 for the levy, and 61 against the levy.
One of Boardman Schools levy renewals passes, other rejected
The final vote came down to 3,580 votes in favor of the proposed 6 mill renewal levy for Boardman Schools, a total of 50.6% of the votes tallied passing the levy.
Bill Valentino elected as Campbell's new mayor
Valentino will be filling the shoes of interim mayor George Lavendis, who took on the role after the unexpected passing of former mayor Bryan Tedesco in April of 2025.
Warren City Council race results
Residents in Warren's 1st, 5th and 7th Wards voted for who will represent their wards, and also voted for Council at Large.
Santos, Deavers maintain their seats on the Austintown Board of Trustees
Incumbent candidates Robert Santos and Monica Deavers have retained their seats on the Austintown Board of Trustees.
Austintown Police Levy passes, will generate $2 million in funds for department
Voters approved a five-year additional levy of 2.2 mills to fund the township's police department, by a margin of 3,937 for the levy, 3,685 against.
Warren voters vote in favor of making income tax permanent
With the passing of this issue, the tax will be permanent, and residents will no longer need to vote to renew it.
Jackson Township fire levy passes
The levy will cost homeowners an extra $172 per $100,000 of their property value and will generate $725,981 per year for the fire department.
Farmington Fire EMS levy passes by 1 vote
It passed by one vote, 152 for the levy, 151 against.
Springfield Township levy passes by 48 votes
Voters in Springfield Township in Mahoning County have approved the proposed additional 3.5 mills tax for its Fire and EMS Services.
Vernon Township voters pass replacement fire, EMS levy
The levy passed with 60% of the votes in favor.
Cortland police levy passes
The levy, which will cost homeowners an extra $53 per $100,000 of their property value, is necessary to maintain services and personnel for the department that grants and other donations won't cover.
