Here’s a look at the preliminary results of Tuesday’s primary election in Licking County. 

There were no contested races in Licking County involving Democrats, so Democratic candidates will appear on the general election ballot on Nov. 4.

Of the 124,826 registered voters in Licking County, 17,852 people — or 13.75% — cast ballots on in the May 6 primary/special election.

Candidates in contested races:

Licking County Municipal Court clerk:
Gary Burkholder (R)  41.51%
Carrie Masterson (R) 58.49%

Newark City Council Ward 3:
Molly Ingold (R) 65.15%
Jeff Rath (R) (incumbent) 34.85%

State issues:

State Issue 2:
57.7% For / 42.3% Against in Licking County
66.9% For / 30.1% Against across Ohio
A proposed constitutional amendment proposed by the legislature to allow the state to sell bonds to fund capital improvement projects.

Licking County issues:

Licking County Children Services:
55.47% For / 44.53% Against
A 1-mill, 10-year replacement property tax levy to fund the agency’s programs. The levy would raise a little over $8 million annually and cost a property owner $35 per $100,000 of property valuation.

Electricity cost aggregation for unincorporated areas in the following townships: Bennington, Burlington, Hanover, Hartford, Jersey, Liberty, Madison, Mary Ann, Monroe, Newark, Newton and St. Albans:
44.47% For / 55.53% Against

Natural gas cost aggregation for unincorporated areas in the following townships: Bennington, Burlington, Hanover, Hartford, Jersey, Liberty, Madison, Mary Ann, Monroe, Newark, Newton and St. Albans:
44.02% For / 55.98% Against

County Line Joint Fire District (overlaps into Knox County)
An additional 4.5-mill, 5-year property tax for fire and emergency medical services. The levy would raise $760,000 annually and cost a property owner $158 per $100,000 of property valuation. 
37.2% For / 62.8% Against
450 For / 743 Against

West Licking Joint Fire District
A 3-mill continuing property tax levy for fire and emergency medical services. The levy would raise $7.36 million annually and cost a property owner $105 per $100,000 of property valuation.
52.02% For / 47.98% Against

City of Heath
A 1-mil, 5-year renewal property tax levy for fire and emergency medical services. The levy would raise $307,000 annually and cost a property owner $20 per $100,000 of property valuation.
70.53% For / 29.47% Against

Village of Alexandria
Increase by 0.5% the income tax to 1.5% for village operations, including police services and street improvements.
50.43% For / 49.57% Against
58 For / 57 Against

Village of Buckeye Lake (overlaps into Fairfield County)
An additional 4-mill, 3-year property tax levy for police services. The levy would raise $524,000 annually and cost a property owner $140 per $100,000 of property valuation.
59.07% For / 40.93% Against

Village of Hanover
A 3-mill, 5-year property tax replacement levy for streets and walkways. The levy would raise $138,000 annually and cost a property owner $105 per $100,000 of property valuation.
48.07% For / 51.93% Against

Hanover Township
An additional 0.5-mill, 5-year levy for maintaining and operating cemeteries. The levy would raise $66,000 annually and cost a property owner $18 per $100,000 of property valuation.
41.76% For / 58.24% Against

Hopewell Township
A 2-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for repair and maintenance of streets, roads and bridges. The levy would raise $57,000 annually and cost a property owner $36 per $100,000 of property valuation.
56.1% For / 43.9% Against

Madison Township
A 2.3-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for fire and emergency medical services. The levy would raise $160,000 annually and cost a property owner $42 per $100,000 of property valuation.
63.48% For / 36.52% Against

A 4-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for fire and emergency medical services.The levy would raise $344,000 annually and cost a property owner $92 per $100,000 of property valuation.
58.55% For / 41.45% Against

Monroe Township (unincorporated area only)
Seeking approval of a zoning plan amendment proposed by referendum. If approved, the zoning for about 14 acres on the northwest side of Rt. 62 and southwest of Duncan Plains Road at 12416 Johnstown-Utica Road would change from R-1 for residential housing to M-1 for light manufacturing.
34.58% For / 65.42% Against

Newark Township
An additional 1.5, 5-year property tax levy for repair and maintenance of streets, roads and bridges. The levy would raise $167,000 annually and cost a property owner $53 per $100,000 of property valuation.
49.4% For / 50.6% Against
124 For / 127 Against

Perry Township
A 3-mill, 5-year property tax replacement for fire and emergency medical services. The levy would raise $177,000 annually and cost a property owner $105 per $100,000 of property valuation.
50.61% For / 49.39% Against
83 For / 81 Against

St. Albans Township
Renewal of a 3-mill, 5-year property tax with an additional 7 mills for fire and emergency medical services. The levy would raise $1.31 million annually and cost a property owner $318 per $100,000 of property valuation.
56.31% For / 43.69% Against

North Fork Local School District (Overlaps into Knox County)
Renewal of a 1% income tax on the earned income of individuals residing in the school district for current operating expenses for 3 years.
53.04% For / 46.96% Against

Southwest Licking School District (overlaps into Fairfield County)
A 4.2-mill bond issue for 35 years for the purpose of building school facilities. The levy would raise $115 million and cost a property owner $147 annually per $100,000 of property valuation.
36.79% For / 63.21% Against

River View Local School District (overlap from Coshocton County)
A 1.8-mill, 5-year property tax renewal for permanent improvements.
57.13% For / 42.87% Against
1,118 For / 839 Against

Granville Recreation District (follows Granville Exempted Village Schools boundaries)
Renewal of a 0.75-mill, 5-year property tax levy for parks and recreation. The levy would raise $428,000 annually and cost a property owner $18 per $100,000 of property valuation.
68.76% For / 31.24% Against

Liquor options:

Licking Township, Sunday sales of wine, mixed beverages, and liquor at Trece Tequilas, 9510 Jacksontown Road SE, south of Jacksontown.
59.38% For / 40.62% Against

McKean Township, Sunday sales of wine, mixed beverages, and liquor at Three Oaks Vineyard, 1591 Crosley Road, east of Fredonia.
77.39% For / 22.61% Against