SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLIO) — It’s Election Day, and voters across the nation are heading to the polls to make important decisions regarding local government seats and issues.
While some polling locations were reported to be slow across Allen County, that was not the case in Shawnee Township. Voters streamed in at a steady pace at Shawnee Alliance Church, which houses five precinct locations.
Election officials say the six-way race for two seats on the township board of trustees could be one reason for the strong turnout.
Election officials say the six-way race for two seats on the township board of trustees could be one reason for the strong turnout.
Voting location manager Barbara Hochstetler said, “The day has been very steady. We had people lined up. Someone here was here at six o'clock this morning, and at 6:30 we probably had a good 10 or 12 people. And throughout the day, it's been very steady this morning. So we're pleased to see the people of the township coming out to vote today.”
Polls remain open until 7:30 p.m. this evening. Stay tuned to Your Hometown Stations for election results.
