Politics & Government

Wheeling Township Republicans Sweep Democratic Challengers

With 102 of 102 precincts reporting, Republicans swept the Democrats in all open positions within Wheeling Township.

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Wheeling Township Supervisor Michael Schroeder retained his seat in Tuesday’s election, defeating challenger Fernando Arenas Jr.

“I thought we had a great message and ran a great campaign, and we stayed positive and on issues that concern our residents," Schroeder said. "That message came across to the voters. I’m so happy I will have the next four years with a great group of people and we truly will accomplish great things.”

Incumbents Assessor Jerry Sadler and Highway Commissioner Scott Saewert also won reelection. Newcomer Joanna Gauza, a Republican, was elected as clerk.

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The results were similar in the race for trustee with three incumbents reelected along with a newcomer, Robert Hoban.

Wheeling Township Democrats put up a full slate against the incumbents, all Republicans, pushing an agenda that included eliminating the highway commissioner’s office.

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The election was able to bring to light the function of township government. 

Supervisor

Candidates Vote Totals Vote Percentage Precincts Reporting Michael B. Schroeder (R) 10,267 66.8 102/102 Fernando G. Arenas, Jr. 5,100 33.19 102/102

Clerk                       

Candidates Vote Totals Vote Percentage Precincts Reporting Joanna Gauza (R) 9,047 59.57 102/102 Marc Adelman (D) 6,139 40.43 102/102

Assessor                  

Candidates Vote Totals Vote Percentage Precincts Reporting Jerry D. Sadler (R) 8,994 58.32 102/102 Donald A. Bussey (D) 6,297 41.18 102/102

Highway Commissioner

Candidates Vote Totals Vote Percentage Precincts Reporting Scott Saewert (R) 8,741 57.82 102/102 Michael MacDonald (D) 6,345 42.18 102/102

Trustee (Four Get Elected)   

Candidates Vote Totals Vote Percentage Precincts Reporting Michael Domrzalski (R) 8,502 14.78 102/102 Robert P. Hoban (R) 8,333 14.51 102/102 Ruth O'Connell (R) 8,996 15.67 102/102 Kathy Penner (R) 8,660 15.08 102/102 Kim Simmons (D) 5,989 10.43 102/102 Siobhan White (D) 5,702 9.93 102/102 Nikos D. Tsonis (D) 5,575 9.71 102/102 Robert A. Boros (D) 5,662 9.86 102/102

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