Candidates
(People on the Nov. 7, 2023 Ballot)
Last Day to Register to Vote
October 10, 2023
"“I think a hero is an ordinary individual who finds strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.”
– Superman
How does the City of Dayton primary election work?
In primary election, Dayton register voters select four candidates they want to represent them in the general election.
City of Dayton Commissioner Candidate
(Vote for not more than 2)
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Commissioner
Matt Joseph
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Commissioner
Christopher L. Shaw
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Candidate
Marcus Bedinger
Party:
Democratic
Candidate
Valerie Duncan
Party:
Democratic
Dayton Public School Board Candidates
(Vote for not more than 3)
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Candidate
William Bailey
Party:
Undeclared
Trotwood Mayor
(Vote for not more than1)
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Trotwood Council At Large
(Vote for not more than 2)
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Council Member, At Large
Rhonda C. Finley
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Council Member, At Large
Robert L. Kelley Jr.
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Candidate
Denise Moore
Party:
Democratic
Candidate
Norman J. Scearce
Party:
Republican
Trotwood‐Madison School Board Candidates
(Vote for not more than 2)
Board Member
Craig Anderson
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Candidate
Aaron D. Lumpkin
Party:
Democratic
Candidate
Dionne M. Simmons
Party:
Democratic
Jefferson Township Trustees Candidate
(Vote for not more than1)
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Trustee
Joseph J.W. Barnes
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Candidate
Oscar Young
Party:
Democratic
Jefferson Township Fiscal Officer Candidate
(Vote for not more than1)
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Fiscal Officer
Tracey M. Edwards
Party:
Democratic
Incumbent
Candidate
Charlene E. Chattams
Party:
Democratic
Jefferson Township Local School Board Candidates
(Vote for not more than 2)
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Board Member
Rodney Taylor
Party:
Undeclared
Incumbent
Candidate
Renee McDaniel
Party:
Undeclared
Candidate
Shaunece Gillispe
Party:
Jefferson Township Local School Board Candidates
(Vote for not more than 2)
Candidate
Michelle Cooper
Party:
Democratic