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THE BG NEWS
ELECTIONS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2010 Volume 90, Issue 51
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RED REIGNS RESULTS
ROUND-UP
GOP takes the state as Republicans seize victories in all major races
ANDREA FEHL | THE BG NEWS
SOLIDARITY: BG ONE campaigners huddle together after the watch party ends, keeping their hopes high for the future of the antidiscrimination ordinances.
Kasich beats Strickland in Ohio governor’s race
BG ONE campaign too close to call
By Julie Carr Smyth The Associated Press
COLUMBUS — Former Rep. John Kasich defeated Gov. Ted Strickland on Tuesday, handing Republicans control of a state considered crucial to the 2012 presidential election. The 58-year-old Kasich beat Strickland with attacks over the loss of 400,000 jobs. The Democratic governor pointed to national economic factors and declining unemployment — without success. The fight hurt both Strickland
See RESULTS | Page 8
By Max Filby Reporter
GOVERNOR John Kasich (R)
Kasich and his running mate Mary Taylor defeated incumbent Ted Strickland and running mate Yvette Brown.
SENATE Rob Portman (R)
Portman defeated Lt. Gov. Lee Fisher.
The results for antidiscrimination ordinances 7905 and 7906 are too close to call. About 50.15 percent of voters voted in favor of ordinance 7905, the Unlawful Discrimination Code, and 49.85 percent of voters voted against the ordinance, with 100 percent of precincts reporting. About 42.29 percent of voters voted for ordinance 7906, an amendment to the City’s Fair Housing Law, also with 100 percent of pre-
cincts reporting. The official results will be determined 21 days after the election when the provisional ballots will be counted. Members of the ONE Bowling Green campaign gathered at the Cla-Zel Tuesday night for an election watch party. “I really would have liked to announce we won tonight,” said Kim Welter, ONE Bowling Green
See ONE | Page 8
Library levy approval keeps doors open, lights on By Christine Talbert Reporter
HOUSE Bob Latta (R)
Incumbent Latta defeated Caleb Finkenbiner.
STATE AUDITOR Dave Yost (R)
Yost defeated David Pepper.
SECRETARY OF STATE Jon Husted (R)
Husted defeated Maryellen O’Shaughnessy.
STATE REPRESENTATIVE Randy Gardner (R)
Gardner defeated Jackie Brown.
STATE TREASURER Josh Mandel (R)
Mandel defeated incumbent Kevin Boyce.
ATTORNEY GENERAL Mike DeWine (R)
DeWine defeated incumbent Richard Cordray.
WHAT DOES THIS ELECTION MEAN TO YOU?
Students and community members offer multiple perspectives on the elections at watch parties across the city. Check out the video at www.bgnews.com/video. CITY Learn local election results
In addition to the elections for the House, Senate and governor, local voters cast their ballots on city and county issues and candidates | Page 3
FORUM Magazine maligns fat people
A recent online column from Marie Claire magazine shows there is plenty of discrimination and hatred against overweight people from the author, according to columnist Kate Noftsinger | Page 4
The 0.8 mill levy to help restore the funding of the Wood County District Public Library was approved last night with 57.93 percent of the votes for the levy. Congratulations and high fives filled the first floor of the Wood County District Public Library as local residents learned of the levy’s approval from the Wood County Board of Election’s website. Local resident and former University employee Clif Boutelle said he was more than pleased that the levy was approved. “I felt pretty good about it from the start,” Boutelle said. “I hadn’t heard any negatives towards the
“I felt pretty good about it from the start. I hadn’t heard any negatives ...” Clif Boutelle | Resident
levy since it was introduced. The library is an important community resource and I think the results speak for themselves.” Boutelle said the community acted favorably towards the library levy. “I feel as though I owe the com-
See LIBRARY | Page 8
Voters approve all local levys, tax increases to follow Additional funds will help keep fire department, schools, health district afloat Fire Department Levy The Bowling Green Fire Department’s income tax levy passed with 55 percent of the votes. The levy will provide the fire department with essential funding. “What it means is that we will be able to maintain our current manning level that we have right now, meaning we can keep both
SPORTS Prochaska leads BG basketball
Senior Lauren Prochaska looks to lead the Falcons’ quest for a seventh straight MAC title, beginning their season tonight against Findlay | Page 6
stations fully staffed,” said Fire Chief Stephen Meredith. “It is wonderful to have a ‘yes’ vote from the citizens because it reinforces their confidence in fire department’s ability to provide the services that they are paying for.” Per the levy, the city’s income tax
See LEVY | Page 8
PEOPLE ON THE STREET When is it acceptable to begin listening to Christmas music? GREG WOLFRAM Senior, Music
“The day after Thanksgiving, that’s my firm belief.” | Page 4
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