This is what we now know about the 2024 election polls
In the 2016 presidential election, pollsters predicted a Hillary Clinton victory. Here’s what we now know about the 2024 election polls.
In his third of five presentations in the Wayne County Voter’s Academy series, Election Board Deputy Director Bryon Bell explained how candidates and issues are certified for inclusion on the ballot.
“We need to know the rules and how to do these things properly,” Bell said. “Fortunately, there are manuals that detail the process of running for office and campaign support. The election official’s manual is more than 400 pages long. There are other State Department publications as well. They are all online and available to the public.”
For anyone considering running for political office or advocating on critical issues, it is important to understand Ohio’s requirements, from ballot access and voter registration to campaign finance and transparency.
In Ohio, the Secretary of State plays a critical role in maintaining the integrity and transparency of the state’s election process. As the chief election official, he or she oversees all aspects of elections, including the administration of voting systems, the certification of state and federal candidates, and the enforcement of election laws.
Local and regional candidates are certified by county election boards to ensure that each candidate meets legal requirements to vote and that election matters are filed correctly.
Understanding campaign finance
One issue that is often scrutinized during election campaigns is campaign financing.
A central part of Ohio’s campaign finance regulations is the requirement for candidates and political committees to file regular financial reports. The reports give voters insight into campaign financing, shed light on potential conflicts of interest and ensure that donations are reported in a timely manner.
“All campaign finance reports are public,” Bell said. “If someone is running for office and you want to know who gave them money and how they spent the money, that’s public information and you can find out.”
Bell encourages anyone with questions about how to run or put an issue on the ballot to call the Board of Elections at 330-287-5480.
The next meeting, absentee and provisional ballots, is scheduled for Tuesday, 7 p.m., in the Metzler Room at the Wayne County Board of Elections office, 200 Vanover St., Suite 1, Wooster. Registration is required and can be done online at waynecountyoh.gov.
Dan Starcher is public communications coordinator for Wayne County.
