Category: Party News

🚨 RESCHEDULED – Candidate Training 🚨

Candidate Training
Tues, Jan 14, 6pm – 7:30pm
New Albany Library – Meeting Room 2
200 Market St, New Albany

Join Franklin County Libertarians to cover campaign training and planning for the May 2025 primary election and beyond.

IMPORTANT DATES

Primary Election Day ………………………………………………………………….. May 6, 2025

Filing Deadline (90 days)…………………………………………………. 4:00 p.m., February 5, 2025

Filing Deadline for Write-In Candidates (72 days)* ………….. 4:00 p.m., February 24, 2025

Independent Filing Deadline (Hilliard and Reynoldsburg) …………. 4:00 p.m., May 5, 2025

UPCOMING ELECTIONS

FRANKLIN COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT

Judge, full term commencing 1-1-2026 …………………………………………………… Jodi Thomas 

Judge, full term commencing 1-2-2026 ……………………………………………… Jessica D’Varga

Judge, full term commencing 1-3-2026 ………………………………………………..James E. Green

CITY OF COLUMBUS

Offices ……………………………………………………………………………………. City Attorney (Klein) 

…………………………………………………………………………………………….. City Auditor (Kilgore) 

………………………………………………………………………………………. Council District 1 (Wyche) 

………………………………………………………………………………………. Council District 3 (Dorans) 

………………………………………………………………………………………… Council District 4 (Remy) 

………………………………………………………………………………………… Council District 7 (Favor) 

CITY OF HILLIARD

Offices ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Four Council Seats (Carrier, Cottone, Hale, Teater)

CITY OF REYNOLDSBURG

Offices …………………………………………………………………………………….. City Auditor (Cicak)

……………………………………………………………………………………. Three Council-at-Large seats (Baker, Cotner, Johnson)

CITY OF WHITEHALL

Offices ………………………………………………………………………………….. City Auditor (Quincel) ………………………………………………………………………………………….. City Council Ward Seats
(Ward 1-Dixon, Ward 2-Heck, Ward 3-Smith, Ward 4-Brown)

VILLAGE OF BRICE charter

Offices ……………………………………………………………………………………….. Four Council Seats

Review all roles and requirements: https://vote.franklincountyohio.gov/BOEL-website/media/Documents/Candidate-Requirements/2025-Primary-Schedule-and-Candidate-Requirements.pdf

Franklin County needs energetic people to run for office! Libertarian elected officials get to make policy that reduces the scope of government and increases personal liberty.

We encourage first-timers to run for local offices in odd-numbered years.

Local offices include city and village council, township trustees, and school board members. With a term or two of local office, you will have the experience and credibility to run a successful campaign for county, state, or federal office, but if you have the qualifications to run for a different office, we won’t turn you down! Before starting your campaign, take a quick look at our “Candidate Quick Start Guide” video (21 minutes) and “How to Run for Local Election” step-by-step guide.

Check out Election and Candidate Resources.

Recommended resources: How to Win a Local Election Paperback, Politics Is for Power, Guerilla Marketing
Recommended resources: How to Win a Local Election Paperback, Politics Is for Power, Guerilla Marketing

Recommended resources:

How to Win a Local Election Paperback
by Lawrence Grey

Politics Is for Power: How to Move Beyond Political Hobbyism, Take Action, and Make Real Change Hardcover
by Eitan Hersh

Guerilla Marketing: Easy and Inexpensive Strategies for Making Big Profits from Your Small Business Paperback
by Jay Conrad Levinson

Candidate Training
Tues, Jan 14, 6pm – 7:30pm
New Albany Library – Meeting Room 2
200 Market St, New Albany

📣 TOMORROW! 🚨 End Qualified Immunity

CALL TO ACTION! Join The Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity and pack the room for the Ohio Ballot Board hearing tomorrow!

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Join The Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity for Ballot Board Hearing

Columbus, OH — December 4, 2024 — The Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity, in collaboration with the Franklin County Libertarians, is urging Ohioans to pack the room at the Ohio Ballot Board hearing on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 10:30 AM. The hearing, taking place at the Grant Hearing Room in the Ohio Statehouse, will decide whether the proposed amendment to end qualified immunity can proceed as a single issue.

This crucial hearing could be a pivotal moment in Ohio’s push to end qualified immunity and hold law enforcement accountable. If approved, the coalition will work toward gathering approximately 420,000 valid signatures by July 2025 to place this historic amendment on the November 2025 ballot.

The initiative faces significant opposition, including hostile and biased remarks from Secretary of State Frank LaRose. His inflammatory statements against the coalition make it even more critical for supporters to show up and stand together.

“We need every voice in that room,” said a representative from The Ohio Coalition to End Qualified Immunity. “This is our opportunity to fight for accountability and ensure that the people of Ohio have their voices heard.”

Your presence at the hearing will make a real difference in advancing this important cause. Together, we can take the first step toward ending qualified immunity in Ohio and holding law enforcement accountable for their actions.

When: Wednesday, December 4, 2024, 10:30 AM
Where: Grant Hearing Room, Ohio Statehouse, Columbus, OH

For more information, visit FCLPO.org or contact Ken Holpp.

Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio Calls on Governor DeWine to Respect Voter Choice and Appoint Don Kissick to U.S. Senate Seat

This decision would not only respect Ohio’s democratic process but would also strengthen the foundation of a government that truly serves its people.

NOV 07, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio Calls on Governor DeWine to Respect Voter Choice and Appoint Don Kissick to U.S. Senate Seat

Columbus, Ohio – The Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio is urging Governor Mike DeWine to uphold the integrity of Ohio’s democratic process by appointing Don Kissick to the vacant U.S. Senate seat. With Ohioans increasingly frustrated by political maneuvering and a lack of representation for genuine voter preferences, this appointment would honor the choice of Ohio voters and demonstrate true commitment to fair governance.

Don Kissick, a steadfast advocate for individual rights, fiscal responsibility, and smaller government, embodies the principles Ohio voters value. His dedication to liberty and his unwavering respect for the Constitution align with the priorities of many Ohioans who seek real, accountable representation. By appointing Kissick, Governor DeWine has a unique opportunity to show bipartisan respect for all Ohio constituents, including the growing number of voters who identify with neither major party but who are increasingly turning to Libertarian solutions.

While Ohio’s political landscape often feels dominated by two parties, Ohio voters have shown strong support for third-party voices, which add important perspectives to government decisions. Kissick’s appointment would serve as a meaningful gesture to restore trust in state leadership by validating the choices Ohioans make at the polls. The Franklin County Libertarian Party stands firm in its belief that true representation in government should reflect the diversity of voter perspectives, especially those who feel unheard in the current system.

The Franklin County Libertarian Party encourages Governor DeWine to act fairly and rationally by acknowledging the value of all Ohio voters and appointing Don Kissick. This decision would not only respect Ohio’s democratic process but would also strengthen the foundation of a government that truly serves its people.

Contact:
Franklin County Libertarian Party of Ohio
Email: info@fclpo.org
Website: www.fclpo.org

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