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TL Photo/GAGE VOTA The Belmont County Republican Campaign Headquarters opens with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. From left: County Party Executive Committee member Bob Blinco, Vice Chairman Randall Alderman, Chairman Sheriff Dave Lucas, County Commissioner Josh Meyer, Party Treasurer Kamron Chervenak, County Clerk of Courts Laura Zupko, Chief Deputy Sheriff James Zusack and County Commissioner J.P. Dutton.

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — The Belmont County Republican Party campaign headquarters opened Monday morning.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the headquarters with several county Republican officials in attendance. It will serve as a central place for party members to receive signage, information and resources about Republican Party candidates running in the upcoming November 5 election.

“In some ways, you need a central location so that people can get all the information in one place. We also have all the signs, so if they want a sign supporting a specific candidate, they won’t have to run all over the county to find it,” he added. said County Party Vice Chairman Randall Alderman.

The location will be open on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. at 113 W. Main St. in St. Clairsville – the county seat.

“A headquarters in each district is important because people want to know where they can get signs and information about candidates,” he added. Said Ohio Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport. “Both parties are usually based and it is important that everyone does their homework and due diligence to learn about their candidates. Don’t just go by what you see on social media and TV. Go find someone with more factual information. These can usually be obtained from the county seat.

Jones said all elections are important, but he believes the upcoming election is a defining moment for the country. He reinforced the idea that everyone should vote in November.

“There are good candidates on both sides of the aisle and there are bad candidates on both sides of the aisle, but I think people really need to get out and exercise their right to vote,” he added. Jones said.

He added that October 7 is the last day to register to vote. According to Ohio.gov, you can register to vote at any county board of elections or the Secretary of State’s office, county registration offices or locations established by the board of elections, any public high school or vocational school, the office of any Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the office of designated providing agencies public assistance or disability programs, public libraries, county treasurer’s offices, and the Internet. Go to ohiosos.gov/elections and follow the steps.

Jones said Oct. 8 is the first day of early, in-person voting, which he said he plans to do. He believes there is no reason why anyone should not vote in the upcoming elections using the various voting methods available.

“Get educated about the candidates and their positions. “I think people will find that there are attractive candidates on both sides if they discover who they are, but often people don’t take the time.” Jones said. “Make sure you get out and vote, and if you don’t vote, you really don’t have a leg to complain about.”

Belmont County Republican Party Chairman Sheriff Dave Lucas said the central location of the headquarters is crucial to the community. The retiring sheriff said he thought it was important for the community to re-elect Jones and U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli. Lucas added that like Jones and Rulli, the candidates running at the local level truly represent the citizens of Belmont County.

“They support us and do a lot for us, so it is our duty to help them and keep them in their position.” – said Łukasz.

He added that he would like to thank the members of the Belmont County Republican Party executive committee for their continued hard work throughout this election cycle.

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