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Issue 19: Barberton charter amendment requiring nonpartisan municipal elections

On the ballot in
City of Barberton
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

Shall Article 7 be amended to require non-partisan municipal elections?

A “Yes” vote means

A yes vote amends Article 7 of Barberton's charter to require nonpartisan municipal elections.

A “No” vote means

A no vote leaves Article 7 of Barberton's charter unchanged.

Sources

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