CLEVELAND, Ohio — Restoring an elected sheriff in Cuyahoga County would give voters direct control over the office, but Ohio’s experience suggests elections do not necessarily produce frequent turnover or competitive races.
County Council is considering a charter amendment that would return the office to the ballot beginning in 2028. The proposal still needs eight council votes and approval from county voters.
These are five takeaways from the original article, which examined competition, incumbency and diversity in sheriff elections…