General election voters approve majority of school tax issues statewide

Voters across Ohio approved 69 percent of the school tax issues on the November general election ballot.

The passage of 115 of 167 issues marked a slight decrease from the 2022 general election, when voters approved 87 of 120 school tax issues for a passage rate of 73 percent.

Renewal school tax proposals continue to enjoy majority support from the public, with 93 of the 99 issues passing for a 94 percent passage rate in a slight increase from last year’s 91 percent passage rate for similar measures.

Thirty-two percent of new school tax requests were approved Tuesday, Nov. 7, with 22 of 46 issues passing.

“OSBA congratulates the school districts and communities whose tax issues passed. Tuesday’s results show that communities realize the significance of their public schools,” Ohio School Boards Association (OSBA) Director of Legislative Services Jennifer Hogue said. “Those districts that were unsuccessful will face challenges in meeting the educational needs of their students and must continue to reach out to voters and explain how crucial local funding is for their students.”

While election results are complete, they have not been officially certified by the Ohio secretary of state. For district-by-district details on current and past elections, visit OSBA’s online database of school tax issues at http://links.ohioschoolboards.org/19699.

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