Bean out as Mayor, data centers banned in Urbana; 2026 midterm election results

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Champaign County voters headed to the polls Tuesday, November 3, to decide several local, state, and federal races, along with tax levies and other ballot issues.

According to unofficial results from the Champaign County Board of Elections, 15,807 ballots were cast out of 26,379 registered voters, resulting in an overall turnout of 59.92%. All 31 precincts reported.

Local Election Results

City of Urbana — Mayor Recall

  • Yes (Recall Bill Bean): 2,707 (73.32%)

  • No (Keep Bill Bean): 985 (26.68%)

City of Urbana — Mayor Recall Candidates

  • Eugene E. Fields, Jr.: 2,184 (100%)

Fields thanks the voters for electing him and talks about his next steps as the next Mayor of Urbana.

Champaign County Commissioner

  • Todd Woodruff: 4,971 (32.08%)

  • Jacob McKee (Democrat): 3,464 (22.36%)

  • Karen T. Bailey (Republican): 7,060 (45.56%)

Bailey discusses her mission as a County Commissioner and how excited she is to work with the other two commissioners, Steven Hess and Tim Cassidy.

Champaign County Auditor

  • John Patrick Ritchie: 6,067 (41.24%)

  • Nino Vitale (Republican): 8,646 (58.76%)

Champaign County Juvenile/Probate Division Judge — Full Term Commencing February 9, 2027

  • Lori L. Reisinger (Republican): 10,809 (100%)

Champaign County Juvenile/Probate Division Judge — Full Term Commencing February 10, 2027

  • Brett A. Gilbert (Republican): 10,504 (100%)

City of Urbana — Proposed Data Center Ban Charter Amendment

The proposed charter amendment would prohibit the construction of data centers within the City of Urbana. The measure includes an exception for certain privately owned facilities serving a single organization that have an aggregate monthly demand or peak load of less than 7.5 megawatts.

  • YES: 2,978 (77.25%)

  • No: 877 (22.75%)

Champaign County Board of Developmental Disabilities — Additional Levy

The proposed five-year additional levy would generate an estimated $2.4 million annually to support community developmental disabilities programs and services, as well as the acquisition, construction, renovation, maintenance and operation of facilities. The levy would cost approximately $53 annually for every $100,000 of property value.

  • For the levy: 7,185 (47.23%)

  • AGAINST THE LEVY: 8,029 (52.77%)

Champaign County — Health District Levy Renewal

The proposed five-year renewal levy would generate an estimated $303,400 annually to support the operation of the Champaign Health District. The levy would cost approximately $14 annually for every $100,000 of property value.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 7,952 (52.03%)

  • Against the levy: 7,332 (47.97%)

Urbana Township — Additional Fire and EMS Levy

The proposed continuing levy would generate an estimated $525,000 annually to support fire protection and emergency medical services in the unincorporated areas of Urbana Township, excluding the City of Urbana.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 683 (53.95%)

  • Against the levy: 583 (46.05%)

Johnson St. Paris Fire District — Fire Equipment and Facilities Levy Renewal

The proposed five-year renewal levy would generate an estimated $153,000 annually to provide and maintain fire apparatus, equipment, buildings and facilities.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 853 (64.09%)

  • Against the levy: 478 (35.91%)

Goshen Township — Memorial Park Levy Renewal

The proposed five-year renewal levy would generate an estimated $55,500 annually for the Goshen Township Memorial Park District, supporting the purchase, operation, maintenance and improvement of parkland and recreational facilities.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 836 (61.34%)

  • Against the levy: 527 (38.66%)

Rush Township — Road and Bridge Levy Renewal

The proposed five-year renewal levy would generate an estimated $11,000 annually for general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of township roads and bridges. The levy excludes the villages of Woodstock and North Lewisburg.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 201 (57.76%)

  • Against the levy: 147 (42.24%)

Salem Township — Fire and EMS Levy Renewal

The proposed five-year renewal levy would generate an estimated $210,500 annually to support fire and emergency medical services.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 751 (65.65%)

  • Against the levy: 393 (34.35%)

Wayne Township — Road Levy Renewal

The proposed five-year renewal levy would generate an estimated $68,500 annually for the construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of township roads.

  • FOR THE LEVY: 454 (57.25%)

  • Against the levy: 339 (42.75%)

State and Federal Election Results

Governor and Lieutenant Governor

  • Amy Acton / David Pepper (Democrat): 4,913 (31.51%)

  • Vivek Ramaswamy / Robert A. McColley (Republican): 9,664 (61.98%)

  • Don Kissick / James L. Mills (Libertarian): 948 (6.08%)

  • Write-in: 67 (0.43%)

U.S. Senate

  • Sherrod Brown (Democrat): 4,670 (30.05%)

  • Jon Husted (Republican): 9,623 (61.92%)

  • Greg Levy (Other party): 474 (3.05%)

  • William B. Redpath (Libertarian): 735 (4.73%)

  • Write-in: 39 (0.25%)

U.S. House of Representatives, Fourth District

  • Jim Jordan (Republican): 10,562 (67.95%)

  • Joshua D. Kolasinski (Democrat): 4,011 (25.80%)

  • Tracey L. Tackett (Other party): 971 (6.25%)

Other Statewide Races

Attorney General

  • Keith Faber (Republican): 10,899 (70.89%)

  • John J. Kulewicz (Democrat): 4,476 (29.11%)

Auditor of State

  • Annette Blackwell (Democrat): 4,453 (28.97%)

  • Frank LaRose (Republican): 10,916 (71.03%)

Secretary of State

  • Tom Pruss (Libertarian): 613 (3.99%)

  • Allison Russo (Democrat): 4,463 (29.03%)

  • Robert Sprague (Republican): 10,298 (66.98%)

Treasurer of State

  • Jay Edwards (Republican): 10,758 (70.47%)

  • Seth Walsh (Democrat): 4,508 (29.53%)

Ohio Senate Results

Ohio Senate, 1st District

  • Craig S. Riedel (Republican): 5,411 (80.4%)

Ohio House Results

Ohio House, 85th District

  • Tim Barhorst (Republican): 10,727 (70.24%)

  • Victoria Maddox (Democrat): 4,544 (29.76%)

Judicial Election Results

Ohio Supreme Court — Full Term Beginning January 1, 2027

  • Daniel R. Hawkins (Republican): 10,698 (70.03%)

  • Marilyn Zayas (Democrat): 4,578 (29.97%)

Ohio Supreme Court — Full Term Beginning January 2, 2027

  • Jennifer Brunner (Democrat): 4,667 (30.59%)

  • Colleen O’Donnell (Republican): 10,588 (69.41%)

Second District Court of Appeals

  • Chris Epley: 11,419 (100%)

State Issue Results

Issue 3 — Proposed Constitutional Amendment on Voter Identification

  • YES: 12,143 (78.43%)

  • No: 3,340 (21.57%)