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2023 Candidates

CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE:

This year's election is for local officials: 
Municipal Courts, local City/Village Mayors and Council, Village Boards of Public Affairs and School Board members.

Most races on the ballot are non-partisan.  Below are the candidates that have indicated they want to be recognized by the Medina County Democratic Party. 

CLICK HERE for a complete listing of all candidates on the ballot.
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ISSUES:
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There are two state-wide issues on the ballot.  The Medina Democratic Party has endorsed Issue 1 and encourages you to VOTE YES. 

​CLICK HERE more info on the state-wide issues, including the pros and cons.

CLICK HERE for information what local issues are on the ballot  

November 7, 2023 Election
​Democratic Candidates
for Medina County

Medina Municipal Court Judge​
Anne Eisenhower

Medina Municipal Clerk
Mike Kovack


Brunswick City Council Ward 4
John Welker

Brunswick City School Board
Alison Hanudel
Laura Mullen

Medina City Council-at-Large
Natalie DiSalvo

Medina County Races
 
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Anne Eisenhower - Candidate for Medina Municipal Court Judge

Anne Eisenhower 
  • Served as a Medina County Assistant Prosecutor
  • Served as the Chief Prosecuting Attorney for the Cleveland Metroparks
  • Prosecuted crimes in many Municipal Courts in Northern Ohio
Anne Eisenhower received her law degree from Cleveland State University College of Law and her undergraduate degree from Shippensburg State University.  She lives in Medina and has two grown daughters and two grandsons.

Anne is a Stop Government Waste® endorsed candidate.
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More Info:
  • Website:  medinajudge.com
  • Email:  eisenhowerforjudge@gmail.com
  • Donations
 
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Mike Kovack - Candidate for Medina Municipal Court Clerk

PROVEN
30 straight years of perfect audits from the state!  An unmatched record in Medina County!  A 28-year Navy Veteran, deployed twice to Iraqi Freedom, three times to the Persian Gulf, three Combat Action Ribbons.

FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE
NO ONE has taken better care of your tax dollars than Mike Kovack!  Mike is the most fiscally conservative public official in Medina County history!  If all public offices had budgeted like Mike - your tax bill would be 50% less!  Let's keep that kind of "Cents" in local government!

COMMITTED AND INVOLVED
Mike has donated over $100,000 of his salary back to Medina County students and non-profits.  Let's keep that kind of commitment in local government!
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More Info:
  • Website:  www.keepkovack.com
  • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Friends of Mike Kovack
  • Instagram:  @ohiomike2162 
  • Email:  ohiomike2162@aol.com
  • Donations
 
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John Welker, Candidate for Brunswick City Council - Ward 4
​My name is John Welker.  I am running because I care. I care for my neighbors in Ward 4 and the City of Brunswick. I will listen to every voice and serve all residents. I will keep Ward 4 in the forefront of all city planning.

More Info:
  • Website:  www.johnwelkerforward4council.com
  • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/John Welker for Brunswick Ward 4 Council
  • Email:  johnw2990@gmail.com​
  • Donations​​
 
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Alison Hanudel, Candidate for Brunswick City School Board
Alison is an Intervention Specialist at Cloverleaf High School.  With over 15 years experience as a public educator, she understands the current and ongoing educational needs for students to succeed in the classroom.  She knows what tools are necessary for students and teachers so that taxpayer money is wisely spent.  Most of all, she believes in a strong public education system and that all children deserve the opportunity to receive the best possible education
 
Alison and her husband, Stephen, live in Brunswick and have two daughters, ages 4 and 6.  The older one is in first grade in Brunswick City Schools and the younger one will start attending Brunswick City Schools next year. 

 
More info: 
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/AlisonHanudelforBrunswickCitySchoolBoard
Donations:  secure.actblue.com/donate/friends-of-alison-hanudel-1
 
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Laura Mullen, Candidate for Brunswick City School Board
  1. Education and caring for ALL students
  2. Balancing the needs of the students with the wallets of our tax payers
  3. Bridging the connection with the Ohio Statehouse
  4. Supporting STRONG public Education
  5. Understands that educating students is a partnership with families
 
​Laura and her family have lived in Brunswick for 15 years and she has been involved in the schools and Brunswick community for years through volunteering in various school buildings and district wide committees. She and her husband, Marty, have three children, the oldest studying at the University of Akron and two at the BHS.  Her background is in Counseling and Higher Education Administration and has been involved in recruitment, selection and training of staff.  
 
She is currently employed in Human Resources in Lorain, OH

More info:
  • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Friends of Mullen
  • Email:  friendsofmullen@gmail.com
  • ​Donations
 
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Natalie DiSalvo, Candidate for Medina City Council-at-Large​

A long-time resident of Medina, Natalie received her BA from Cleveland State University, and worked as a distribution supervisor before a career change in 2001. Upon receiving her MA in Education, Natalie has been a full time teacher since 2007. In her capacity as a Title 1 teacher, Natalie is responsible for coordinating Parent Engagement activities, and community sponsored events.
 
Natalie has been a committee member of the Medina County Leadership Ball in service to Feeding Medina County since 2007, and is looking forward to continuing her service to the community in the capacity of council at large.
 
Natalie lives in Medina with her husband and dogs, and has 3 grown children and two grandsons.


More info: 
  • Facebook:  www.facebook.com/Natalie Di Salvo for Medina
  • Donations or mail checks to Friends of Natalie DiSalvo, 746 Brookledge Dr, Medina, OH 44256
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