About Village Council
About this position
- Office level
- City
- Election frequency
- Every 4 years
- Affiliation
- Nonpartisan
- Positions
- 2 open seats
Election type
- Partisan election (party labels appear on ballots)
- Run-off election
How to run for Village Council
- Step 1
Meet eligibility requirements
Candidate must be at least 18 years of age by the time of election, a resident of the city/village for at least 1 year immediately prior to election, and a registered voter in the city/village. Candidate must be a resident of the ward if applicable. Candidate must not hold any other public office except as a notary or state militia member.
- Step 2
File for office
- Filing requirements
- Filing fee: $30. Petition signature requirement: 10, for villages with population < 2000. If village population is > 2000: 50 signatures for major party candidates, 25 for minor party candidates. Requirement for independent party candidates is based on number of votes cast in last general election for governor: if < 5000, 25 or a number = 5% of the vote (whichever is less); if > 5000, number = 1% of the vote.
- Filing period
- Until August 4, 2027
- Paperwork instructions
- Submit paperwork to the County Board of Elections' office.
- Where to file
- 2020 Countryside Drive, Fremont, OH 43420
- Filing phone
- 419-334-6180
- Step 3
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- View profileJay MorelockNonpartisan · Current term 2024 to 2027
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Daniel R. Slack Jr.Nonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profileCharles GerwinNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029Has taken the GoodParty.org Pledge
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Donald KirwenNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029 - View profile
Kelly Ann CastilloNonpartisan · Current term 2026 to 2029
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