Levies are instrumental investments in the health of Ohioans. In the May primary election, voters decided on a number of health and human service levies, 23 across Ohio. Of the levies appearing in the election, 13 passed, and 10 did not. Levies in Butler, Clermont, Defiance, Lorain, Mercer, Morgan, Muskingum, Perry, Pickaway, Scioto, Vinton and Washington County all passed. Both levies in Vinton County also passed.
Thirteen of 23 levies passed, 10 failed
All levies that passed
Ten levies did not pass in Ohio
Levies in Brown, Champaign, Delaware, Guernsey, Logan, and Portage County did not pass. Two of the three levies in Clermont County did not pass, and both levies in Marion County did not pass. Seven levies were additional, one was a renewal, and two levies were a renewal/increase.
Complete list of levies that did not pass
Only 24 of 66 school levies passed on the May election.
What does this mean?
The results of HHS levies during this election are a reflection of the broader landscape of perspectives around property taxes in Ohio. Only 24 of 66 school levies passed on the May election, a significant change from the previous elections in 2025 and 2024. This is a broader reflection of “levy fatigue” that has been increasing in elections. Community Solutions will continue to provide analysis on HHS levies for elections and the current landscape around property taxes in Ohio.
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