Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated) – Athens County Independent

Board of elections denies Nelsonville write-in candidate protest (Updated) – Athens County Independent

Athens County Courthouse. Photo by Keri Johnson. ATHENS, Ohio — The Athens County Board of Elections on Thursday, Sept. 4 denied a protest filed against write-in candidates who have been certified to run for office this November. The City of Nelsonville filed the protest Aug. 29 against write-in mayoral candidates Fred Holmes and Nancy Soncik; treasurer candidate Brian Elkins; auditor candidate Nicholas Smith; and council candidate Sue Powell. W…