What’s On the Ballot
In odd-numbered years in Ohio, we have municipal elections. This includes candidates running for local school boards, city council members, township trustees and municipal judges. In addition, there may be issues on the ballot, either county-wide or in specific municipalities or school districts.
For the 2025 municipal elections, the Butler County Democratic Party has a list of preferred candidates, and we are asking you to support these candidates. To become a preferred candidate, candidates were encourages to fill out the screening information which consists of a number of questions regarding support of Democratic values as well as plans for their campaigns. 27 candidates completed the screening application, and 22 candidates went through the interview process. Of these candidates, 20 were recommended to the Governing Board, and approved by the Board. In August, the voting members of the party voted to support these 20 people as preferred candidates.
The party encourages you to support the following candidates:
- Todd Dicken, Fairfield Township Trustee
- Lauren Smallwood, Hamilton City Council
- Dan Gattermeyer, Hamilton Municipal Judge
- Ashley Hopkins, Hamilton School Board
- Carrie Mancuso, Hamilton School Board
- Cammie Mitrione, Hanover Township Trustee
- Elyse Jenkins, Lakota School Board
- Alex Argo, Lakota School Board
- Kelley Casper, Lakota School Board
- Scotty Robertson, Middletown City Council
- Tara Ramsey, Middletown School Board
- Molly Cloyd, Monroe Council
- Amber Franklin, Oxford City Council
- Alex French, Oxford City Council
- Roxanne Orneas, Oxford City Council
- Tom Cooke, Oxford Township Trustee
- Matt Wyatt, Talawanda School Board
- Pat Meade, Talawanda School Board
- Alyssa Louagie, West Chester Township Trustee
- Amanda Ortiz, West Chester Township Trustee
Issue 1: Butler County Senior Services Levy
The Butler County Democratic Party has endorsed Yes on Issue 1 to Support the Butler County’s Senior Services Levy. Issue 1 will:
- renews the existing levy with a .7 mil increase.
- help seniors remain independent in their homes.
Read more about Butler County Issue 1.
Request a yard sign for Yes on Issue 1.
How can you help?
Canvassing Operations
In Butler County, we are creating neighborhood teams to make sure that we are reaching as many voters as possible who support Democratic values to help ensure we electing our preferred candidates. Canvassing efforts have started and will continue throughout the fall up until Election Day. To volunteer, reach out to your Regional Lead:
City of Hamilton residents:
John Rhoads: Jmrh0ad514@gmail.com
Middletown, Madison Twp, Trenton residents:
Scotty Robertson Pastor@fbcmiddletown.org
Monroe, Liberty Twp, Lemon Twp residents:
Michael Albrecht michaelalbrecht@gmail.com
Alex Argo alex.argo@gmail.com
Ned Torres ntorres021@gmail.com
Oxford City and Wayne, St. Clair, Hanover, Milford, Reily, and Oxford Township residents:
Dana Miller danaerp@gmail.com
Charles Ganelin charlesganelin@gmail.com
Fairfield City and Ross, Morgan, and Fairfield Township residents:
Janet Moran janetmorandem@gmail.com
West Chester Twp & Sharonville residents:
Jennifer Richardson jennifer@butlercountydems.org
Elizabeth Creehan elizabethcreehan1@gmail.com
To support the ongoing efforts of Butler County Democratic Party and our work to elect Democratic Candidates in Butler County and Ohio, please donate here.
Early voting starts October 7 leading up to the general election on November 4. You can find details below on the full schedule for early voting, as well as information on absentee voting and how to find your polling location.
Register to Vote Deadline OCTOBER 6
You must be registered by Monday, October 6 to vote in this election. To check your registration status, visit https://elections.bcohio.gov/voters/myvotinginfo.php
This takes just a minute, and you can update your voter registration online from here as well.
Vote By Mail: Request Your Ballot Now!
All Ohio voters are eligible to vote by mail. In order to do so you must complete an application.
Applications must be requested no later than October 28. If you plan on voting absentee, we suggest requesting your ballot as soon as possible.
All mail in ballots must be postmarked and mailed by November 3rd. You may drop them off at the board of elections by 7:30pm on Election Day.
What Your Need: Have the Appropriate ID
Don’t forget your identification:
- Unexpired Ohio driver’s license or state issued ID with your current address. Includes paper interim driver’s license.
- You cannot use an Ohio Mobile ID. You must bring a physical ID.
- Valid Military ID
- US Passport
If you don’t have a photo ID, make a plan now to get one. Go to the Ohio BMV website to make a plan to get your free photo ID.
For a complete list, please visit the Ohio Secretary of State’s site.
Early Voting Starts October 7
- Weekdays October 7th-October 24th 8:00am – 5:00pm
- Monday October 27th 7:30am – 7:30pm
- Tuesday October 28th 7:30am – 8:30pm
- Wednesday-Friday October 29th-31st 7:30am – 7:30pm
- Saturday November 1st 8:00am – 4:00pm
- Sunday November 2nd 1:00pm – 5:00pm
All early voting takes place at the Butler County Board of Elections:
1802 Princeton Road, Suite 600
Hamilton, OH 45011
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Find Your Polling Place: All Your Election Day Info
Polling locations commonly change. Save time and don’t end up at the wrong place by checking your polling location.
What if I need help?
If you’re having any problems at all, there are people that can help. Don’t let troubles take away your right to exercise your vote. Instead contact one of the following:
- Butler County Board Of Elections: (513) 887-3700
- Democratic National Committee Voter Hotline: 1-833-DEM-VOTE (1-833-336-8683)
- Ohio Secretary of State: (877) SOS-OHIO (767-6446)
- Ohio Voter Assistance Hotline: (844)-OH-I-VOTE (644-8683)
Do not hesitate to call any of the numbers above to get the help you need. It is your right to vote.