Who's running in 2024

PERKINS TWP. — From local to national and much more in between, voters in Erie County will make many important decisions with their ballots this fall. Last week, when the Ohio Secretary of State mailed out absentee ballot applications, it effectively finalized the list of candidates running for office. Ahead of Election Day, Nov. 5, here's a look at what someone registered in Erie County can vote on in terms of candidates: Who's running? Before reviewing the list, take note of the following: • In all races, an individual voter can only vote for one candidate or one grouping of candidates. • Candidates are listed in alphabetical order within that particular race. • Candidates with an * by their names means they're an incumbent. Also, in Erie County, local election officials continue to finalize the issues list voters will also see in November. President/vice president • Richard Duncan/Mitchell Preston Bupp, no party affiliation • Kamala Harris/Tim Walz, Democrat • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Nicole Shanahan, no party affiliation • Chase Oliver/Mike ter Maat, no party affiliation • Peter Sonski/Lauren Onak, no party affiliation • Jill Stein/Anita Rios, no party affiliation • Donald J. Trump/JD Vance, Republican U.S. Senate, Ohio • Sherrod Brown, Democrat* • Don Kissick, Libertarian • Bernie Moreno, Republican U.S. Congress 9th District • Marcy Kaptur, Democrat* • Derek Merrin, Republican • Tom Pruss, Libertarian Ohio Senate, 2nd District • Paloma De La Fuente, Democrat • Theresa Gavarone, Repubilcan* Ohio House of Representatives, 89th District • Alicia W. Roshong, Democrat • D.J. Swearingen, Republican* Erie County commissioner, seat No. 1 • Leslie Murray, Democrat • Patrick Shenigo, Republican* Erie County commissioner, seat No. 2 • Marcus Harris, Democrat • Matt Old, Republican* Erie County prosecutor • Kevin Baxter, Democrat* Erie County clerk of courts • Craig A. Hecht, Republican • Luvada S. Wilson, Democrat* Erie County sheriff • Paul A. Sigsworth, Democrat* Erie County recorder • Ellen Olsen, Democrat* • Nicholas J. Smith, Republican Erie County treasurer • Randy Drewyor, Democrat • Caleb A. Stidham, Republican* Erie County engineer • Eric B. Dodrill, Republican • John D. Farschman, Democrat* Erie County coroner • Brian Baxter, Republican* Erie County juvenile court judge • Robert C. DeLamatre, Republican* • Loretta Riddle, none Ohio Supreme Court seat No. 1 • Michael P. Donnelly, Democrat* • Megan E. Shanahan, Republican Ohio Supreme Court seat No. 2 • Joseph T. Deters, Republican* • Melody J. Stewart, Democrat* Ohio Supreme Court seat No. 3 • Lisa Forbes, Democrat • Daniel R. Hawkins, Republican Ohio Court of Appeals, 6th District • Gene Zmuda, Republican* The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 5 general election is 9 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 7. Early voting starts Oct. 8. For information, stop by the Erie County Board of Elections office at 2900 Columbus Ave., Room 101, Sandusky, or call the office at 419-627-7601.