By Jerry Masek
2022 will be a full year for the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections. There will be a lot for West Park voters to monitor, so they can cast informed votes. Are you registered to vote?
Dates to remember
Feb. 2: Filing deadlines for all candidates.
May 3: Primary election. Nov. 8: General Election.
Federal positions
Senate: U.S. Senator Robert Portman is not seeking re-election, and other candidates are vying for the open seat.
House: A new map of Congressional districts has not yet been approved.
State positions
Executive: Elections will be held for Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Auditor and Secretary of State.
Legislative: West Park is represented by seats in the General Assembly. Both Sweeney and Antonio will seek re-election this year.
Judicial: Some seats face elections in 2022.
Cuyahoga County
Executive: At least 3 persons are running for the County Executive post.
Legislative: Because of staggered terms, only half of the County Council members face elections. The term of Dale Miller, whose District includes West Park, does not expire in 2022.
Judicial: A new of seats will be on the ballot. For more info, go to https://boe.cuyahogacounty.gov