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October 15, 2025
The lower left corner of this sample ballot from the Union County Board of Elections shows five candidates running for Marysville School Board, though one was withdrawn from consideration. Bob Sements has dropped from the race and in Jerome Township candidate Jay Regula has also withdrawn. The announcements came too late to be taken off the ballot, so voting machines will carry signs noting that votes for the two individuals will not be tallied. (Graphic submitted)

Two withdraw from races

Names still on ballot, but votes for them will not be counted

By From JT Staff Reports 

Marysville and Jerome Township each saw a candidate remove themselves from races in the upcoming election.

Jay Regula in the Jerome Township Trustee race and Bob Sements in the Marysville School Board race have withdrawn their names from consideration for the positions, but the announcements came too...

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