Ohio County has a record number of early voters

OHIO COUNTY, W.Va. (WTRF) — The 36 polling locations in Ohio County opened at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, and so far, the turnout has been a bit slow, according to officials.

West Virginia Election Results

One of the biggest races in Ohio County is for the next mayor of Wheeling, which consists of 6 different candidates. Other items on the ballot in the county are the two renewal levies for the Ohio County Library and Ohio County Schools.

Voters will also be making big decisions for the Wheeling City Council, Ohio County magistrate, and the republican candidate for the Ohio County Sheriff’s Office.

OHIO COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS

The County Administrator, Randy Russell, says although turnout has been slow, they are expecting it to increase throughout the day.

”We’re hoping, we’re hopeful that we get a much better turnout than we have in the past. Early voting, we ended up this time at about 1,951 voters early voted this year, which is a record number for us. In the early voting, I think in the past, our highest number was 1,356. So, we’re there.”

Randy Russell – Ohio County Administrator

Russell says it isn’t only your right to get out and vote, but it is also your responsibility to let your opinion be heard.

“You’re choosing our leaders that are going to lead us for the next two or four years, depending upon the office. You know, I think it’s very important that that people voice their opinion and get out and vote.”

Randy Russell – Ohio County Administrator

Polling locations will remain open until 7:30 p.m. so there is still plenty of time to get out and cast your ballot.

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