UPDATED 10:35 p.m. EDT — All 168 of 168 Clermont County precincts reporting. Final unofficial results.
BATAVIA, Ohio — Clermont County voters delivered a split verdict on tax issues Tuesday night, defeating two countywide levies for vulnerable populations while renewing two others, as former U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt won the Republican primary for Ohio’s 62nd House District.
Both the Clermont County Children Services renewal-and-increase levy and an additional levy for the Board of Developmental Disabilities failed by wide margins. Levies for Senior Citizens Services and the Clermont County Park District passed comfortably.
The Clermont County Board of Elections released complete unofficial results from all 168 precincts shortly after 10 p.m. A total of 37,611 ballots were cast countywide — 24,958 Republican, 9,681 Democratic, 180 Libertarian and 2,792 nonpartisan.
Countywide tax issues
Children Services (renewal and increase) failed: For 17,167 (46.5%) to Against 19,754 (53.5%).
Developmental Disabilities (additional) failed by a wider margin: For 14,752 (39.9%) to Against 22,176 (60.1%).
Senior Citizens Services (renewal) passed: For 21,685 (58.5%) to Against 15,377 (41.5%).
Clermont County Park District (renewal) passed: For 21,661 (58.7%) to Against 15,248 (41.3%).
Township and school district issues
New Richmond Exempted Village School District (additional levy, all 16 precincts): For 1,061 (30.0%); Against 2,471 (70.0%). Failed.
Batavia Township unincorporated area (additional levy, all 16 precincts): For 1,983 (44.5%); Against 2,476 (55.5%). Failed.
Miami Township (additional levy, all 37 precincts): For 4,970 (53.4%); Against 4,333 (46.6%). Passed.
Franklin Township (renewal, all 4 precincts): For 221 (52.0%); Against 204 (48.0%). Passed by 17 votes.
Batavia Township Precinct N local liquor option: Yes 187 (66.6%); No 94 (33.4%). Passed.
Ohio House, 62nd District — Republican primary
Jean Schmidt won the Republican nomination with 8,559 votes (62.5%) to Dillon Blevins’ 5,139 (37.5%) in the district that sits entirely within Clermont County. Schmidt, who represented Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District in the U.S. House from 2005 to 2013 and previously served in the Ohio House, will face Democrat Ian Schwartz, who was unopposed in his primary, and Libertarian Ron Grethel in November.
County commissioner
Claire B. Corcoran won the Republican primary with 15,887 votes (73.4%) to Luiza B. McQueen’s 5,747 (26.6%).
Joe Wessels won the Democratic primary with 5,538 votes (70.1%) to Fred Lewton’s 2,362 (29.9%). Corcoran and Wessels will face each other in November.
County auditor — Republican primary
Former state Rep. John Becker defeated Gregg Gentile with 12,453 votes (55.6%) to 9,950 (44.4%). The race tightened sharply through the night — Becker had led by roughly 23 points in early returns. With no Democrat on the ballot, Becker is unopposed in November.
U.S. House, 2nd District
In Clermont County, Republican incumbent David J. Taylor led primary challenger Bob Carr 18,334 (82.8%) to 3,807 (17.2%). On the Democratic side, Jen Mazzuckelli led Todd Wilson 4,958 (58.6%) to 3,506 (41.4%). The 2nd District spans more than a dozen southern Ohio counties, and the full primary results depend on totals from those counties.
Statewide primaries — Clermont County totals
In the Republican gubernatorial primary, Vivek Ramaswamy carried Clermont County with 19,608 votes (81.4%). Casey Putsch had 3,304 (13.7%), and Heather Hill, who withdrew but remained on the ballot, had 1,166 (4.8%). Democrat Amy Acton was unopposed and received 9,176 votes.
Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted was unopposed and received 20,138 votes. In the Democratic Senate primary, former Sen. Sherrod Brown defeated Ron Kincaid in Clermont County 7,887 (83.9%) to 1,518 (16.1%).
Other contested statewide Republican primary results in Clermont County:
Treasurer of state: Kristina D. Roegner 11,916 (56.2%); Jay Edwards 9,282 (43.8%).
Secretary of state: Robert Sprague 14,771 (72.2%); Marcell Strbich 5,679 (27.8%).
Ohio Supreme Court (four candidates): Andrew King 9,989 (48.2%); Colleen O’Donnell 5,271 (25.5%); Ronald Lewis 3,087 (14.9%); Jill Lanzinger 2,356 (11.4%).
14th District state central committee — Republican
Joe Uecker won the male seat with 7,691 votes (36.3%), narrowly edging Josh Barnes, who finished with 7,112 (33.6%) — a flip from early returns, when Barnes led. Chris Hicks had 3,760 (17.7%) and Greg Lang 2,635 (12.4%).
Gloria Kirker was unopposed for the female seat and received 18,470 votes.
What’s next
These results are unofficial. Provisional ballots and any late-arriving absentee ballots will be added in the coming days, and the Clermont County Board of Elections will conduct an official canvass before final certification. The Clermont Guardian will continue to update coverage as additional information becomes available.
Last updated 10:35 p.m. EDT. All 168 of 168 precincts reporting. All figures unofficial pending the official canvass.
UPDATED 9:35 p.m. EDT — 70 of 168 Clermont County precincts reporting Election Day results. The Clermont Guardian is updating this story throughout the night.
BATAVIA, Ohio — Two countywide tax issues — a renewal-and-increase levy for Clermont County Children Services and an additional levy for the county Board of Developmental Disabilities — were on track to fail Tuesday night, with both measures losing ground as Election Day ballots were added to the early-vote tally.
Former U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt, meanwhile, continued to lead Dillon Blevins in the Republican primary for Ohio’s 62nd House District, holding 61% of the vote in partial returns.
The Clermont County Board of Elections reported 70 of the county’s 168 precincts had reported Election Day results, in addition to all early and absentee ballots. A total of 19,184 ballots had been counted, representing a turnout of 12.97% of the county’s 147,870 registered voters. Republicans cast 12,793 of those ballots; Democrats, 4,889; nonpartisan voters, 1,412; and Libertarians, 90.
Countywide tax issues
Clermont County Children Services (renewal and increase) was failing 54.58% to 45.42%, with 10,281 voting against and 8,556 in favor — a gap that grew from about 130 votes in early returns to roughly 1,700 with Election Day precincts added.
Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities (additional) was failing more decisively, with 11,552 votes against (61.27%) and 7,302 in favor (38.73%).
Senior Citizens Services (renewal) was passing with 58.68% in favor (11,096 votes) to 41.32% against (7,814 votes).
Clermont County Park District (renewal) was passing with 57.90% in favor (10,918 votes) to 42.10% against (7,939 votes).
Two local issues called
With all precincts reporting, voters in Franklin Township approved a levy renewal by a narrow margin, 221 votes (52%) to 204 (48%).
Voters in Batavia Township Precinct N approved a local liquor option, 187 votes (66.55%) to 94 (33.45%) — a result that grew sharply on Election Day after the measure had been ahead by a single vote in early returns.
Other school and township issues
New Richmond Exempted Village School District (additional levy), 12 of 16 precincts: Against, 2,102 (71.45%); For, 840 (28.55%). Failing.
Batavia Township (additional levy, unincorporated area), 6 of 16 precincts: Against, 1,405 (56.86%); For, 1,066 (43.14%). Failing.
Miami Township (additional levy), 13 of 37 precincts: For, 2,003 (50.19%); Against, 1,988 (49.81%). A 15-vote margin.
Ohio House, 62nd District — Republican primary
Schmidt led with 3,476 votes, or 61.19%, to Blevins’ 2,205, or 38.81%, with 31 of 103 district precincts reporting. The 62nd District sits entirely within Clermont County. Schmidt’s percentage was little changed from early returns, when she held 60.82%. The Republican nominee will face Democrat Ian Schwartz, who was unopposed in his primary, and Libertarian Ron Grethel in November.
County commissioner
Claire B. Corcoran led the Republican primary with 8,224 votes, or 74.36%, to Luiza B. McQueen’s 2,835, or 25.64%, with 70 of 168 precincts reporting.
On the Democratic side, Joe Wessels led Fred Lewton with 2,808 votes (70.27%) to 1,188 (29.73%).
County auditor — Republican primary
Former state Rep. John Becker continued to lead Gregg Gentile, but his margin tightened as Election Day votes were counted. Becker had 6,401 votes (55.48%) to Gentile’s 5,136 (44.52%) — narrower than the roughly 23-point lead Becker held in early returns. No Democrat filed for the office.
U.S. House, 2nd District
Republican incumbent David J. Taylor led primary challenger Bob Carr in Clermont County with 9,375 votes (82.30%) to 2,016 (17.70%). The 2nd District includes more than a dozen counties in southern Ohio, and complete results will not be known until other counties report.
In the Democratic primary, Jen Mazzuckelli led Todd Wilson in Clermont County with 2,424 votes (56.52%) to 1,865 (43.48%).
Statewide primaries — Clermont County totals
In the Republican gubernatorial primary, Vivek Ramaswamy led Clermont County with 10,050 votes, or 81.69%. Casey Putsch had 1,667 votes (13.55%), and Heather Hill, who withdrew but remained on the ballot, had 586 (4.76%). Democrat Amy Acton was unopposed and received 4,615 votes.
Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted was unopposed and received 10,292 votes. In the Democratic Senate primary, former Sen. Sherrod Brown led Ron Kincaid 4,047 votes (85.04%) to 712 (14.96%).
Other contested statewide Republican primaries in Clermont County tightened on Election Day. For treasurer of state, Kristina D. Roegner led Jay Edwards 56.34% to 43.66%, narrower than her 25-point lead in early returns. For secretary of state, Robert Sprague led Marcell Strbich 72.38% to 27.62%. In the Ohio Supreme Court primary with four candidates, Andrew King led with 46.78%, followed by Colleen O’Donnell (26.28%), Ronald Lewis (15.55%) and Jill Lanzinger (11.39%).
In a notable shift, the Republican primary for the male seat on the 14th District state central committee saw Joe Uecker take the lead from Josh Barnes as Election Day votes were counted. Uecker led with 36.77% (4,004 votes), followed by Barnes (32.39%), Chris Hicks (17.81%) and Greg Lang (13.03%).
What’s next
Election Day ballots from the county’s remaining 98 precincts continue to be counted. The Clermont Guardian will update this story as additional results are released by the Clermont County Board of Elections.
Last updated 9:35 p.m. EDT. All figures are unofficial. Provisional ballots and late-arriving absentee ballots may be added in the days following the election and could affect close races. Final certification of results occurs after the official canvass.
POSTED 8:33 p.m. EDT — The Clermont Guardian will update this page and file additional stories as results are released by the Clermont County Board of Elections.
BATAVIA, Ohio — Polls closed at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday across Clermont County, capping voting in an Ohio primary headlined locally by a contested Republican race for state representative between former U.S. Rep. Jean Schmidt and challenger Dillon Blevins.
The first unofficial results — typically absentee and early in-person ballots — are expected from the Clermont County Board of Elections shortly after the close of polls, with Election Day precinct totals trickling in through the evening. Clermont County has 168 precincts.
The Clermont Guardian will provide live updates throughout the night and file dedicated stories on each major race as outcomes become clear.
Top races to watch
Ohio House, 62nd District (Republican primary): Schmidt, who represented Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District from 2005 to 2013 and previously served in the Ohio House, is running against Blevins for the GOP nomination. The 62nd District sits entirely within Clermont County, meaning the race will be called as soon as all 103 district precincts report. The winner advances to face Democrat Ian Schwartz and Libertarian Ron Grethel in November.
Clermont County Commissioner: Both major parties have contested primaries. Republicans Claire B. Corcoran and Luiza B. McQueen are competing for the GOP nomination, while Democrats Fred Lewton and Joe Wessels are vying for their party’s spot on the November ballot.
Clermont County Auditor (Republican primary): Former state Rep. John Becker faces Gregg Gentile for the Republican nomination. No Democrat filed for the seat.
U.S. House, 2nd District: Republican incumbent David J. Taylor faces a primary challenge from Bob Carr. On the Democratic side, Jen Mazzuckelli and Todd Wilson are competing for the nomination. Clermont is among more than a dozen counties in the sprawling southern Ohio district.
Statewide primaries: Republican voters will choose among Heather Hill, Casey Putsch and Vivek Ramaswamy for governor, with Amy Acton uncontested on the Democratic side. Other contested statewide GOP primaries include treasurer of state (Jay Edwards vs. Kristina D. Roegner), secretary of state (Robert Sprague vs. Marcell Strbich) and an Ohio Supreme Court seat with four candidates: Andrew King, Jill Lanzinger, Ronald Lewis and Colleen O’Donnell. On the Democratic side, voters will decide the U.S. Senate primary between former Sen. Sherrod Brown and Ron Kincaid.
Local levies and ballot issues
Clermont County voters are also deciding several tax questions Tuesday, including a renewal-and-increase levy for Clermont County Children Services; an additional levy for the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities; renewals for Senior Citizens Services and the Clermont County Park District; an additional tax levy for the New Richmond Exempted Village School District; township levies in Batavia, Miami and Franklin townships; and a local liquor option in Batavia Township Precinct N.
How to follow along
The Clermont Guardian will publish updated vote totals as the Clermont County Board of Elections releases them, along with race-specific stories, candidate reactions and analysis as the night unfolds. Bookmark this page or follow the Clermont Guardian on social media for the latest.
Polls were open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Provisional and late-arriving absentee ballots may be counted in the days following the election and could affect close races. Final certification of results occurs after the official canvass.
