Did you notice that many local candidates do not have any opposition in the November election?
These Mahoning County races have only one candidate
Clerk of Court Common Pleas
Sheriff
County Treasurer
County Engineer
Judge of the Court of Appeals (2-9 term)
Judge of the Court of Appeals (2-10 term)
Judge of the Couth of Common Pleas (1-2 term)
Judge of the Courth of Cpmmon Pleas (2-9 term)
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (commencing 7-1)
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (commencing 1-1)
How many are Democrats? Pointless for Republicans or Independents to run because the uneducated masses keep choosing one party regardless.
Of the 165,000+ registered voters in Mahoning County,
11% are Republicans
22% are Democrats
66% are No Party
As you can see, independent voters could and should play a role in running for office.