Politics & Government

Solon Election Results 2012: Anielski, Patton Win; Ballot Issues Pass

State Rep. Marlene Anielski defeated challenger Anthony Fossaceca and state Sen. Tom Patton defeated Jennifer Brady.

The Republican incumbents that represent Solon in the state legislature were able to hold onto their seats against Democratic challengers, according to unofficial election results.

Rep. Marlene Anielski, who holds the Ohio House District 6 seat, defeated challenger Anthony Fossaceca.

And Sen. Tom Patton, who holds the Ohio Senate District 24 seat, defeated Jennifer Brady.

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In more local issues, Solon voters approved all of the ballot issues, which included zoning amendments and charter changes.

LIVE 2012 ELECTION RESULTS

LAST UPDATED AT 1 A.M. NOV. 7

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CANDIDATES

     Race       Democratic Candidates Results Republican Candidates Results Ohio House District 6

Anthony Fossaceca

25,736
Marlene Anielski
32,172





Ohio Senate District 24

Jennifer Brady

68,856
Tom Patton
99,754





Cuyahoga County Prosecutor

Timothy McGinty

361,834
Ed Wade (Independent)
93,599





County Council District 6
NONE

Jack Schron
31,343

 LEVIES, ZONING REFERENDUMS AND CHARTER AMENDMENTS

BALLOT ITEM
YES  
NO
Issue 87: Zoning law change

7,097


3,448




Issue 88: Election Deadline

8,359


1,911




Issue 89: Pet Stores Zoning Amendment

7,678


2,962




Issue 90: Enterprise Parkway Zoning Amendment
7,722

2,431
 


Issue 108: Cuyahoga Port Levy 214,522

281,190
 


Issue 117: County Charter Amendment 282,855

145,001
 


Issue 118: County Charter Amendment 290,966

135,334

Check back here all day for live election updates. Go here for live results in the presidential election.

Solon voters head to the polls today to pick a new president.

In addition, residents will also decide on some local candidates and a host of local issues, from zoning referendums to charter amendments. Should pet stores be allowed in retail areas? Voters will decide on Issue 89.

In county and state offices, voters will decide whether state Rep. Marlene Anielski should head back to Columbus, or if newcomer Anthony Fossaceca will replace her. Solon voters will also pick a new county prosecutor, and say yes or no on a tax levy for the county port authority.

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