(Columbus) —Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose certified today the official results of the 2025 Primary and Special Election, marking the completion of the statewide canvass by Ohio’s 88 county boards of elections and formally affirming the winners.
“Election officials throughout Ohio stepped up once again to deliver a smooth and accountable election for the people of Ohio,” said Secretary LaRose. “Our continued focus on readiness and high standards are a model for other states to follow, and everyone involved should take pride in being a part of that.”
The May 2025 election resulted in several extremely close votes, resulting in either a tie or were decided by twenty votes or fewer. In total, 11 local races triggered automatic recounts and two contests resulted in tie votes.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
County Name | Race or Issue Vote Margin |
Meigs | Meigs County 911 Operating Expense 5 Votes |
Fairfield | Lancaster City Council Ward 5 1 Vote |
Logan | Village of Rushsylvania Current Expense Levy Tie Vote |
Richland | Local Option MAN 1E 1 Vote |
Lorain | Issue #16: Avon Lake CSD Bond 20 Votes |
Seneca | Eden Twp Fire/EMS levy 1 Vote |
Licking | Issue - Village Income Tax Increase Tie Vote |
Columbiana | Judge of the Municipal County FTC 1-1-26 12 Votes |
Butler | Madison School Levy (Renewal) 5 Votes |
Montgomery | Huber Heights School District Levy 3 Votes |
Medina | Medina Township Police Tax Levy 4 Votes |
“These close elections emphasize the importance of our aggressive election integrity efforts,” LaRose added. “One illegal vote can spoil the outcome of an election, which is why we must continue to exercise constant vigilance and zero tolerance for misconduct. Similarly, one individual stepping up to make their voice heard can make all the difference in their community.”
In the coming weeks, county boards of elections will finalize their post-election audits, reconcile any discrepancies between the paper and electronic tabulations, and report findings to the Ohio Secretary of State’s office. Once all 88 counties have completed their audits, Secretary LaRose will release the final audit results.
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