10:09
Issue 1 that calls for redrawing U.S. Congressional Districts was winning easily in Wood County with 75 percent of the vote, mirroring results statewide.
That won’t happen before the November election though when incumbent Republican Bob Latta will be challenged by Democrat Michael Galbraith, both of whom won handily in their primary races.
There were no surprises in other statewide races with Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine set to face off for givernor, and Republican Jim Renacci set to face off against Democratic incumbent U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown, who was unopposed in the primary.
9:50
Bowling Green School bond levy loses, 2845-4218, 40-60 percent.
Wood County Park levy winning handily with 73 percent of the vote, 13,020-4,812, with 87 of 99 precincts reporting.
Sunset Bistro’s liquor ordinance passed easily, 545-114.
9:08
With 20 of 29 precincts reporting, school bond issue is down 1,461-2,287.
9:04
In District 5 Democratic primary, Politico is reporting Michael Galbraith leading James Neu, with 69.6 percent, 4,986-2,174, and 24 percent of the precincts reporting. At this point, the Democratic total votes are running just ahead of the total votes for the two GOP challengers, Kreienkamp and Wolfrum.
8:53
School bond issue failing badly, 746-1356 with 9 of 29 precincts reporting.
8:42
Park levy cruising with 72 percent in favor.
8:38
With four of 29 precincts reporting, BG school bond levy is losing 669-890
8:20
With just over 8,400 5th District votes in, Politico is calling Bob Latta a winner over Todd Wolfrum and Robert Kreienkamp with 72 percent of the vote.
8:15
With 141 votes in, people in the neighborhood of Sunset Bistro are saying they want the restaurant to expand its alcohol offerings on Sunday. The liquor option is winning 115-26.
7:58
Initial votes from county.
BG school bond: For – 568 45.12 percent; against – 691 votes, 54.88 percent.
Park district levy: For – 1852, 74.3 percent, against, 639, 25.65 percent
7:56 p.m.
No results yet from Wood County, but Politico is reporting Bob Latta has 70,1 percent of the initial vote with 3,885. Todd Wolfrum has, 1,189,24 percent and Robert Kreienkamp, 467, 8.4 percent, 467.