Election 2021: What happened in 9 key races in Butler County

Voters cast their ballots at polling locations around Butler County on election day Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Voters cast their ballots at polling locations around Butler County on election day Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

Multiple races and issues important to Butler County residents were decided on Tuesday’s election day.

» FULL RESULTS: Winners in all local races and issues

Here’s a look at what happened in the key races:

Hamilton City Council

Incumbents Michael Ryan and Tim Naab will be joined by Hamilton High School teacher Joel Lauer on the board.

Middletown City Council

Political newcomers Rodney Muterspaw and Zachary Ferrell won seats on the council, most notable unseating Vice Mayor Joe Mulligan.

Fairfield mayor

Former city council member Mitch Rhodus won the two-candidate race for mayor over former vice mayor Debbie Pennington.

Fairfield Twp. trustees

Incumbent Shannon Hartkemeyer and Michael Berding won seats on the board. Berding will move from Fairfield school board to the trustees board.

Liberty Twp. trustees

In a close race, Todd Minniear and incumbent Tom Farrell won the two seats.

West Chester Twp. trustees

Incumbents Lee Wong and Mark Welch will remain on the board after wins

Edgewood school board

Newcomers Marc Messerschmitt and Andrew Pressler won seats along with incumbent Gary Gabbard.

Lakota school board

Current school board President Kelley Casper will be joined by Isaac Adi and Darbi Boddy on the board.

Madison school board

Aaron Lawson will be joining the Madison board and sitting with incumbent Dr. Paul Jennewine.

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