CLEVELAND — Election Day has arrived, and Northeast Ohio residents cast their ballots in numerous local races to decide school levies, police and fire issues, mayoral races and more.
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11:15 PM
Overall, schools in Northeast Ohio succeeded in passing their levies. According to unofficial results, 21 of the 38 levies have either passed or look like they will, while 13 are looking like they will fail. Several are too close to count.
RELATED: Ohio schools urge voters to approve levies amid funding cuts, restrictions
Parma City School District will likely fail again. They have not passed new money in about 15 years. This may mean cutting teachers, classes and extracurriculars.
Ashtabula schools put a levy on the ballot to raise money to start rebuilding Lakeside High School after its roof collapsed last year, but voters said no. The schools will continue their court battle with Liberty Mutual. The company has refused to pay for repairs.
RELATED: Lawsuit filed against insurance company by Ashtabula Area City Schools following roof collapse
11:14 PM
East Cleveland's newest mayor-elect is Sandra Morgan, according to unofficial results.
Watch our coverage on who is leading the race for Cleveland Heights mayor:
9:15 PM
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb declared victory in his reelection race for a second term.
Watch the speech he made to supporters:
8:58 PM
Ashland County's results are complete. CLICK HERE to view them.
7:30 PM
The polls across Ohio have closed. Watch the stream or click the links above to see results as they come in.
10:27 AM
Here are the races and issues our reporters will be watching tonight. Click the links for more info.
- The Cleveland mayoral and city council races
- Lorain City school levies
- Lorain County sales tax
- East Cleveland mayor
- Cleveland Heights mayor
- Parma schools levy
- Ashtabula City schools levy
9:54 AM
Bedford High School, which is closed to students and being used as a polling place today, was closed briefly due to a possible gas leak. It has reopened.
6:30 AM
The polls are now open.
