Candidates

MEET OUR FALL CANDIDATES

The Faces You Know

Many candidates on the ballot this fall are people you’ve come to know. They have served you well in the offices they hold, and therefore are running unopposed. They are:

  • Judge Jim Conway, Common Pleas Court
  • Sheriff Dane Howard
  • Joe Kovach, County Engineer
  • Russ Leffler, County Prosecutor
  • Kathleen Schaffer, County Treasurer
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New Faces

MATT LARK FOR STATE REP

Matt, a teacher for 20 years, believes we need better representation for the middle-class in the state legislature. He will work to bring back local government funds to our communities, protect against attacks on unions and labor rights, attract businesses and industry to the 57th District and retain jobs. Matt believes public servants need to work together to find common ground. Specifically Matt:

  • Has a family history of union activism, was former steel worker while working his way through college
  • Worked vigorously on Issue 2, to keep the anti-labor Senate Bill 5 from becoming law
  • Serves for past 5 years as President of the Norwalk Teachers' Association, engaging the members in community service
  • Is married to Jennifer, and father of 3 children

TOM DUNLAP FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Tom believes in "Leadership with a Vision." Tom believes Huron County is not well-served by the current commissioners' practice of "management by crisis." He believes if you see a problem, step up to try to fix it. You can't sit back and expect anyone else to do it for you. Tom enjoys public service and people in general. Specifically Tom:

  • Has served the public since 1974 in Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice.
  • Has served as the Huron County Sheriff from 1984 to 1989
  • Has taught Criminal Justice at EHOVE Career Center for the past 20 years
  • Has worked in the construction trades on a part-time basis for many years
  • Has been married for 38 years to Jackie, with a daughter, son-in-law and 3 grandchildren

SHARON WARD FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Sharon has a solid background in financial management and lots of practical life experience working well with people of all backgrounds. She believes County Commissioners should do more long- and short-term planning, make researched decisions and work together. Sharon’s strong background includes:

  • Worked as a registered nurse, with a diploma in nursing from Samaritan Hospital, and a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Life Science from Walsh University
  • Has a Security, Life & Health Insurance license, and works with husband at Glenn Ward Financial Services
  • Was instrumental in starting Crisis Intervention Training for law officers
  • Is married to Glenn, with a large blended family of 3 sons, 1 daughter and spouses, 22 grandchildren and soon to be 5 great- grandchildren

CHRIS RAFTERY FOR COUNTY RECORDER

Chris has experience and knows the Recorder’s Office objectives, guided by the Ohio Revised Code. Chris believes the office must be efficient and provide services in a timely, courteous, and helpful manner. Her first priority would be an improvement in the efficiency of information gathering such as indexing, scanning and retrieval. Specifically Chris:

  • Currently is a member of Village Of Monroeville Council, sitting on Finance, Service & Utilities, Employee Relations committees and as Chair of the Planning Commission
  • Served 4 1⁄2 years as Deputy Recorder in the Huron County Recorder's Office
  • Has 18 years in banking as a mortgage and commercial lender and branch manager
  • Attended Heidelberg College with a major in business administration and is a graduate of the Harry Blythe School of Banking
  • Is married to Mike, with two children, their spouses and 4 grandchildren.
Our Congressional Candidates

Joyce Healy-Abrams
-Ohio’s 7th Congressional District

  • Joyce is a small business owner with a record of job creation in Ohio. She will make job creation her #1 priority while protecting workers’ rights and standing up for middle-class Ohio values.
  • In Joyce’s own words, “I’m running to stand up for Ohio values of common sense and cooperation and to offer Ohioans an alternative to Washington’s gridlock and dysfunction in getting things done. My campaign is about priorities and we need to put people first again.”
  • Joyce has the endorsements of Ohio AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, Ohio Federation of Teachers, and many others.
  • For information, contact Campaign Manager Will Hackman 330-353-8827 or see www.joyceforjobs.com

Jim Slone
-Fighting FORWARD in Ohio's 4th District

“Over the past several months, I have spent a lot of time getting to know the people throughout this new fourth congressional district. During that time I have come to understand the difficult challenges they face and the issues that concern them the most. These are tough times for many people in our district. I have met hard working men and women who live under the constant threat of losing everything they have worked so hard to achieve.

Visit www.jimsloneforcongress.com

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Huron County Party Headquarters
30 West Main Street, Norwalk

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