Sandusky County Chamber Candidate Forum

Join the Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce Legislative Committee for a Candidate Forum ahead of the May primary election.

This event provides an opportunity for members of the business community and the public to hear directly from candidates about their background, priorities, and vision for the future of Sandusky County and our region.

Races to be featured include:

• U.S. Congress – 5th District
  • Confirmed Candidates:
    • Daniel Burket
    • Martin Heberling lll
    • Brian Shaver
    • Scott Tabor
• Ohio State Representative – District 88
  • Confirmed Candidates:
    • Gary Click
    • Eric Watson
    • Aaron Jones
• Sandusky County Commissioner
  • Confirmed Candidates:
    • Kurtis Kuhl
    • Richard Farmer
    • Timothy Newman
• Sandusky County Auditor
  • Confirmed Candidate:
    • David Freitag
• Sandusky County Common Pleas Court - General Division
  • Confirmed Candidates:
    • Jeremiah Ray
    • Beth Tischler
    • Jon M. Ickes
    • Kimberly Ontko
• Sandusky County Common Pleas Court - General Division
  • Confirmed Candidate:
    • Brad Smith

Each candidate will have the opportunity to deliver an opening statement, followed by moderated questions, and a closing statement.

Attendees are encouraged to register in advance. While registration is not required, it helps us plan accordingly. When registering, attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions for candidates to be considered during the forum. Questions may also be submitted during the event and will be reviewed by the Legislative Committee and moderator.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Vanguard-Sentinel Career & Technology Center
1306 Cedar Street, Fremont, OH

All candidates appearing on the ballot for these races have been invited to participate.

The Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse candidates.