2021 Election

The University Area Commission is holding elections for residential representatives in the four districts covered by the Commission. The election will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10am – 4pm at the Northwood-High Building, 2231 North High Street

Screen shot of 2019 UAC Petition

Download the 2021 Write-in Candidate Election Packet

Prospective candidates are strongly encouraged to read the University Area Commission By-Laws and Election Rules enclosed within the election write-in packet. Candidates can reach out via email at commissioners@universityarea.org. We are more than happy to answer any questions, explain the elections process, and discuss the expectations and duties of UAC commissioners. More detailed information on candidacy and seats up for election, important dates and deadlines, the election, and candidate biographies can be found below.

Candidacy and Seats up for Election

Any current adult resident of the district is eligible to run for a seat representing the district in which you live. There are 4 districts each represented by three commissioners elected to serve three-year terms. Terms are staggered so that one seat in each district comes up for election each year, although there can be multiple seats up for election in a year to fill the remainder of an unexpired term caused by a vacancy. There are six seats up for election in 2021. One expiring term in each district, and unexpired terms in District 1 and District 3.

DistrictTermTerm Ending
District 1One Three-Year TermEnding January 2027
District 2One Three-Year TermEnding January 2027
District 2One Two-Year TermEnding January 2026
District 3One Three-Year TermEnding January 2027
District 3One One-Year TermEnding January 2025
District 4One Three-Year TermEnding January 2027

Important Dates and Deadlines

September 5 – October 18, 2023Candidate petition packets available
October 19, 2023 4:30pmDeadline to file completed candidate petitions

Email scanned packet to commissioners@universityarea.org (or)
Deliver to Room 200, Northwood High Building, 2231 North High Street
October 19 – October 29, 2023Write-in Candidate packets available
October 30, 2023 4:30pmDeadline for candidates to withdraw in writing to UAC
October 30, 2023 4:30pmDeadline to file completed write-in declarations

Email scanned packet to commissioners@universityarea.org (or)
Deliver to Room 200, Northwood High Building, 2231 North High Street
November 4, 2023 10am – 4pmElection Day
Vote from 10am – 4pm, Northwood High Building, 2231 North High Street
November 14, 2023Election results certified by UAC Board of Elections

Election Day and Voting Information

The Election will be held Saturday, November 6, 2021 from 10am – 4pm at the Northwood-High Building, 2231 North High Street

In order to vote in the UAC election, you must:

  • Be at least eighteen years of age
  • Be a current resident of the University Area
  • Present a photo ID (may include, but is not limited to a valid driver’s license, state issued ID, or a university ID)
  • Present proof of residency in your district. See district map.
  • If voting for a write-in candidate, you will need to provide the candidate’s full, correct name to place a valid vote.
  • You are not required to be a registered voter of Franklin County.
Election Information 2021

Candidate Biographies

District 1

Katie McDevitt

UAC 2021 Elections - District 1 - Katie McDevitt

Janean Weber

UAC 2021 Elections - District 1 - Janean Weber

District 2

Tom Wildman

UAC 2021 Elections - District 2 - Tom Wildman

District 3

No Candidates.

District 4

Stephen Waldron – Write-In Candidate

UAC Biographical Sketch Waldron

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