It’s primary election day in Toledo: What you need to know.
It can be difficult navigating primary elections, but I’ve got you covered!
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TOLEDO, Ohio — Today is primary election day in Toledo! There are 3 candidates for mayor, including incumbent Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz (D), former mayor Carty Finkbeiner (I) and former councilman Jan Scotland (R). There are 19 candidates for city council. The field of 19 for council will be narrowed down to 12 and the mayoral race will come down to 2. There are 6 open at-large seats on council, and an open seat for district 6.
Due to the large number of candidates for Toledo City Council, there are 2 pages of candidates.
“Please press the ‘MORE’ button on the voting machines for the complete list of candidates,” a message on the Lucas County Board of Elections website reads.
FAQs
What are the voting hours? 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
How can I find my polling location? Simply click here!
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Meet two of the candidates
Community Focus: One-on-one with Toledo City Council candidate Mac Driscoll
I spoke to one of the candidates for an at-large seat on council. Mac Driscoll is running as a Democrat and says he hopes Toledoans will elect him, because he doesn’t want Toledo’s revitalization to stay within the boundaries of downtown.
“I’m running to make sure all of our neighborhoods get the same kind of attention and investment as downtown. There are a lot of contenders in the race this fall — and we’re aware of that. We’re just trying to break through. We are happy to be endorsed by the Democratic Party, Teamsters Local 20,” said Driscoll.
Driscoll’s current experience includes working for ConnecToledo, which aims to promote the city’s revitalization. He says that experience, combined with a love for the community, makes him the ideal candidate for city council.
One-on-one with Toledo City Council at-large candidate Daniel Ortiz (D)
Toledo City Council at-large candidate Daniel Ortiz (D) is hoping that he’s one of your 6 picks for Toledo City Council on September 14th, which is the day of Lucas County’s primary election. Ortiz adds that he wants to be advocate for the people.
