2024 Election: Live updates on local races in Butler County
It's Election Night, and tens of thousands of Butler County voters have cast their ballots. Follow along for updates on local races, ballot issues and more.
Voting
Voters in and around Oxford cast votes for Trump, Harris and local candidates
Nearly 60% of registered voters in Butler County cast their ballots by 2:30 on Election Day. In and around Oxford, the anxiety around the presidential election is top of mind.
Local campaigns raise thousands in final months of election
Campaigns across the country have spent billions in this year's election. Candidates running in local races have recorded nearly $500,000 in contributions in the past six months.
The Old Townie: (Almost) stolen wine and fire levies
When Steve Schnabl saw young men stealing wine at Kroger, he felt the need to do something. As Oxford voters see the fire department struggling, Schnabl says, they have a chance to do something, too.
Letter to the Editor: Clarifying voter ID laws
Kathie Brinkman, co-president for the League of Women Voters of Oxford, responds to a recent story about voter turnout among Miami University students.
Miami precincts have lowest voter turnout rates in county
In past elections, the voter turnout for precincts centered on Miami University's campus has been under 20% in some cases. Among the causes, college students who graduate and don't update their voter registration could impact the numbers.
Young Voters: Energized … and disillusioned
Oxford is a college town, and many students may be first-time voters. Columnist Richard Campbell writes that young voters make up one of the hardest demographics for candidates to reach.