Reasons to Celebrate: Election 2025 Roundup
We saw great election news roll in from New Jersey, Virginia, and across the country, but there was plenty to celebrate right here in Delaware County, too. While Ohio didn’t have a statewide race or issue on the ballot this year (making final statewide turnout numbers hard to gauge), Delaware County still shined. Early indications show we had the highest voter turnout in the state at 35%!
A huge thank-you goes out to every voter who showed up, every poll worker who kept things running smoothly, and all the incredible volunteers who worked tirelessly to get out the vote. Your dedication made a real difference.
How Delaware County Democratic Party Endorsed Candidates Performed
First, a shout-out to Tyler Frederick, who ran for Delaware County Municipal Clerk of Court. Although he fell short against incumbent Cindy Dinovo, he surpassed his ambitious target of 20,000 votes and improved the Democratic vote share by three points over the 2019 benchmark. That’s meaningful progress and momentum.
DCDP-Endorsed Winners
Now, the victories, because we had many!
Columbus City Council
• Chris Wyche
Dublin City Council, Ward 3
• Greg Lam
Westerville City Council
• Aaron Glasgow
• Megan Reamsnyder
• Kelley Stocker
Dublin City School Board
• Tara Seward
• Tiffany DeSilva
• Elizabeth McClain
Olentangy Local School District
• Brandon Lester
Westerville City School Board
• Tatjana Brown
• Anisa Liban
• Kristy Meyer
Additional School Board Highlights
While DCDP did not provide endorsements in other districts, several noteworthy results emerged and voters strongly affirmed their support for public education, approving funding measures in Delaware City, Olentangy Local Schools, and Westerville City Schools.
Big Walnut School Board
• Jessica Parent
• Molly Snodgrass
Buckeye Valley School Board
• Jeni Reely
• Laura Bain
Delaware City School Board
• Abby Buckerfield (joining incumbents Michael Wiener and Melissa Harris)
City Council Updates
Powell City Council
No Democrats were on the ballot, but newcomer Carlos Crawford joined incumbents Tom Counts, David Lester, and Kurt Ramsey in securing seats.
Delaware City Council
With five candidates running for three seats, incumbents Carolyn Riggle and Catlin Frazier were reelected, and Dr. Kyle Bogan unseated Kent Shafer. All winners were Republicans.
Looking Ahead
Catch your breath, but only briefly! The May 5 Primary is just around the corner, and we need strong Democratic candidates running for Central Committee seats in all 170 precincts. If you’re considering stepping up, the filing deadline is February 4, 2026. Reach out to your regional leader to learn more about the process and how you can get involved.
Join Us at Our Next Meeting
Our next general meeting will take place on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the Delaware Township Hall (2590 Liberty Road in Delaware). Come connect with fellow Delaware County Democrats and hear from a special guest speaker!
