As of today’s (Feb. 4) filing deadline for the May 5 primary election in Wood County, it appears there is only one countywide office where the primary will determine who moves on to the general election.
The sole primary race appears to involve two Republicans running for the county commissioner seat – incumbent Doris Herringshaw and challenger Doug Wulff. The winner of that primary will then face Democratic candidate for commissioner, Brenna Reynolds.
The Wood County Board of Elections will meet Feb. 10, at 8:30 a.m., to certify the issues and candidates to appear on the May ballots.
Following are the candidates from each party to file for seats on the ballot:
75th District House of Representatives
- Democrat Jake Kielmeyer, South Main Street, Bowling Green.
- Republican Haraz N. Ghanbari, Dogwood Lane, Perrysburg.
Wood County Common Pleas Judge
- Democrat Joel M. Kuhlman, Pargillis Road, Perrysburg.
- Republican Paul A. Dobson, Shelbourne Road, Perrysburg.
Wood County Probate Court Judge
- Democrat Megan E. Newlove, Meadowview Drive, Bowling Green.
- Republican Doug Ruck, Swan Road, Pemberville.
Wood County Commissioner
- Democrat Brenna Reynolds, Eagle Point Road, Rossford.
- Republican Doris Herringshaw, Wingston Road, rural Bowling Green.
- Republican Doug Wulff, Kramer Road, rural Bowling Green.
Wood County Auditor
- Democrat Mark Andr Wongrowski, Brittany Avenue, Bowling Green.
- Republican Matthew R. Oestreich, Caskie Road, Wayne.
Voters throughout the county will also decide the following issues on the May ballot:
Otsego Local School District – income tax of 0.25%, for current expenses.
Milton Township – Renewal of 1.5 mills for five years, for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repairs of streets, roads and bridges.
Lake Township Road District – Renewal of 1 mill for five years, for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repairs of streets, road and bridges.
Northwest Wood Ambulance District – Renewal of 6 mills, increase of 0.75 mills, for three years, for 24-hour ambulance service and emergency medical services.
Sunday sales of liquor at Ten Pin Lanes & Lounge in North Baltimore, Lamplight Cafe & Bakery in Perrysburg, and QuikTrip in Rossford.
