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
Anthony Fossaceca
Marlene Anielski
32,172
Ohio Senate District 24
Jennifer Brady
68,856Tom Patton
99,754
Cuyahoga County Prosecutor
Timothy McGinty
Ed Wade (Independent)
93,599
County Council District 6
NONE
Jack Schron
31,343
LEVIES, ZONING REFERENDUMS AND CHARTER AMENDMENTS
BALLOT ITEMYES
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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