Ross County residents headed to the polls Tuesday for the 2025 general election, with 14,941 ballots cast out of 44,579 registered voters, representing a 33.5% turnout.
Below is a summary of the unofficial results from across the county for key races, local offices, school boards, and proposed levies.
Chillicothe City Election Results
| Office | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President of Council | Kevin L. Shoemaker | Dem | 3,327 | 100% |
| City Auditor | Kristal Spetnagel | Dem | 3,287 | 100% |
| City Treasurer | Jeremy M. Siberell | Rep | 3,505 | 100% |
Council at Large (Vote for 3)
| Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Creed | Rep | 2,498 | 20.45% |
| Kathy Dunn | Dem | 2,559 | 20.95% |
| Julie A. Preston | Rep | 2,909 | 23.82% |
| Welcome Stokien | Dem | 1,997 | 16.35% |
| Angelo M. Turner II | Rep | 2,250 | 18.42% |
Ward-Specific Council Members
| Ward | Candidate | Party | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lisa Anne Bennett | Rep | 1,003 | 100% |
| 2nd | Kathy Payne | Rep | 637 | 53.76% |
| 2nd | Margaret Bennett | Dem | 548 | 46.24% |
| 3rd | Gunner E. Barnes | Dem | 354 | 61.25% |
| 3rd | Linsey Fasold | — | 224 | 38.75% |
| 4th | Richard McQuirt | Rep | 229 | 52.28% |
| 4th | John A. Thacker | Dem | 209 | 47.72% |
| 5th | Gregory A. McKeever | Rep | 584 | 100% |
| 6th | Dan Demint | Rep | 208 | 58.59% |
| 6th | Jamie Brown | Dem | 147 | 41.41% |
Municipal Court Judges
| Candidate | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Jason M. Miller | 8,356 | 58.13% |
| Luke Feeney | 6,018 | 41.87% |
| Keith A. Washburn | 8,188 | 57.82% |
| Angela J. Hirsch | 5,974 | 42.18% |
Village and Township Trustees Highlights
- Bainbridge Village Council: Jeremy Yoakem led with 108 votes (21.1%).
- Buckskin Township Trustees: Eric Kline 281 (52.1%), Jeff Cottrill 258 (47.9%).
- Concord Township Trustees: Zachary Schaaf 699 (54.3%), Write-Ins 589 (45.7%).
- Union Township Trustees: Wes Bowles 1,042 (34.6%), Bryan B. Smith 859 (28.5%).
Full township trustee results showed competitive races across Deerfield, Liberty, Scioto, and Springfield townships.
School Board Results
- Chillicothe City School District (Vote for 3): Dwight Garrett 2,943 (35.2%), William Bonner 2,754 (32.9%), Shawn Porter 2,671 (31.9%).
- Adena Local School District (Vote for 3): Brady C. Ratzlaff 1,001 (35.8%), Josh McQuiniff 863 (30.9%), Write-Ins 933 (33.4%).
- Other districts: Greenfield, Huntington, Miami Trace, Paint Valley, Union Scioto, Waverly, and Zane Trace all reported voter participation with competitive totals.
Local Levies and Liquor Options
- Ross County Senior Citizens Services (Renewal Levy): Failed, 53.4% against, 46.7% in favor.
- Deerfield Township Levies: Passed with over 66% support in both 1.5-mill and 2-mill renewals.
- Liquor Options:
- Chillicothe Bowling Lanes: Passed 61%-39%.
- Golf Barn (Sunday): Passed 71%-29%.
- Golf Barn (Weekday): Passed 74%-26%.
- Izzys One Stop: Failed 55%-45%.
- Huntington East: Passed 56%-44%.
Election Notes:
All results are unofficial and subject to final certification by Ross County Board of Elections. Election officials reported smooth operations across all precincts with full reporting in 65 of 65 precincts.
