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Shannon Hardin
2024 - Present
2027
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Shannon Hardin is a member of the Columbus City Council in Ohio, representing District 9. He assumed office on January 1, 2024. His current term ends on December 31, 2027.
Hardin ran for re-election to the Columbus City Council to represent District 9 in Ohio. He won in the general election on November 7, 2023.
Hardin was appointed to the council on October 7, 2014, to serve a partial term, following the resignation of former council member Troy Miller.[1]
Biography
Hardin was born in Columbus. He holds a B.S. from Morehouse College. His professional experience includes working as the associate vice president of Planning and Development for the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.[2]
Elections
2023
See also: City elections in Columbus, Ohio (2023)
General election
General election for Columbus City Council District 9
Incumbent Shannon Hardin won election in the general election for Columbus City Council District 9 on November 7, 2023.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ |  | Shannon Hardin (Nonpartisan) | 100.0 | 141,205 |
| Total votes: 141,205 | |||
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Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Shannon Hardin advanced from the primary for Columbus City Council District 9.
Endorsements
Ballotpedia did not identify endorsements for Hardin in this election.
2021
See also: City elections in Columbus, Ohio (2021)
General election
General election for Columbus City Council (3 seats)
Incumbent Shannon Hardin, Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, and Nick Bankston defeated Tom Sussi and Sheila Eubanks in the general election for Columbus City Council on November 2, 2021.
Candidate | % | Votes | ||
| ✔ | | Shannon Hardin (Nonpartisan) | 29.0 | 65,230 |
| ✔ | Lourdes Barroso de Padilla (Nonpartisan) | 27.3 | 61,431 | |
| ✔ | Nick Bankston (Nonpartisan) | 27.2 | 61,285 | |
| Tom Sussi (Nonpartisan) | 15.9 | 35,725 | ||
| Sheila Eubanks (Nonpartisan) (Write-in) | 0.3 | 576 | ||
| Other/Write-in votes | 0.5 | 1,024 | ||
| Total votes: 225,271 | |||
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Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Priscilla Tyson (Nonpartisan)
- Mitchell Brown (Nonpartisan)
Nonpartisan primary election
The primary election was canceled. Incumbent Mitchell Brown, incumbent Shannon Hardin, incumbent Priscilla Tyson, Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, and Tom Sussi advanced from the primary for Columbus City Council.
Withdrawn or disqualified candidates
- Nick Bankston (Nonpartisan)
- Sheila Eubanks (Nonpartisan)
- Marc Gofstein (Nonpartisan)
- Dasan Carr Williams (Nonpartisan)
- Farxaan Jeyte (Nonpartisan)
- Joshua Williams (Nonpartisan)
- Luis Gil (Nonpartisan)
2017
The city of Columbus, Ohio, held elections on November 7, 2017. A primary election occurred on May 2, 2017. Three of the seven seats on the city council were up for election. The positions of city attorney and city auditor were also on the ballot. The filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was February 1, 2017.[3] The following candidates ran in the Columbus City Council general election.[4]
| Columbus City Council, General Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Priscilla Tyson Incumbent |
23.75% | 59,889 |
| Shannon Hardin Incumbent |
23.45% | 59,141 |
| Mitchell Brown Incumbent |
20.64% | 52,046 |
| Jasmine Ayres | 12.23% | 30,853 |
| Will Petrik | 10.43% | 26,313 |
| Kieran Cartharn | 8.68% | 21,887 |
| Write-in votes | 0.82% | 2,072 |
| Total Votes | 252,201 | |
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "2017 General Election Official Results," November 21, 2017 | ||
The following candidates ran in the Columbus City Council primary election.[4]
| Columbus City Council, Nonpartisan Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Priscilla Tyson Incumbent |
19.30% | 20,621 |
| Shannon Hardin Incumbent |
17.47% | 18,663 |
| Mitchell Brown Incumbent |
16.72% | 17,864 |
| Jasmine Ayres |
8.65% | 9,245 |
| Will Petrik |
8.13% | 8,691 |
| Kieran Cartharn |
7.52% | 8,035 |
| Sarah Ries | 7.37% | 7,873 |
| Josh Jaffe | 7.09% | 7,574 |
| Whitney Smith | 5.23% | 5,592 |
| Kathryn Hille (Withdrawn) | 2.37% | 2,528 |
| Write-in votes | 0.15% | 158 |
| Total Votes | 106,844 | |
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "2017 Primary Election Results," accessed May 19, 2017 | ||
2015
The city of Columbus, Ohio, held elections for mayor and city council on August 4, 2015. A primary took place on May 5, 2015. The filing deadline for candidates who wished to run in this election was February 4, 2015.[5][6] Four of the seven city council seats were up for election. In conjunction with the general election on November 3, the city also held a special election for the council seat vacated by Troy Miller in 2014. In the special election, incumbent Shannon Hardin defeated Ashley Wnek.[7][8]
| Columbus City Council, General election, 2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
| Shannon Hardin Incumbent |
70.1% | 81,945 |
| Ashley Wnek | 28.7% | 33,551 |
| Write-in votes | 1.24% | 1,447 |
| Total Votes | 116,943 | |
| Source: Franklin County Board of Elections, "2015 General Election Official Results," November 24, 2015 | ||
Campaign themes
2023
Ballotpedia survey responses
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2021
Shannon Hardin did not complete Ballotpedia's 2021 Candidate Connection survey.
2017
Hardin's website highlighted the following campaign themes:[9]
Public safety
- Excerpt: "As a Columbus City Councilmember, Shannon will: Ensure that the Department of Public Safety’s budget supports a robust and diverse police force. Advocate for community policing to develop a trusting relationship between police officers and the residents they serve."
Neighborhoods
- Excerpt: "Shannon is committed to: Fighting blight and increasing safety in our neighborhoods through the support and creation of abandoned property initiatives."
Economic development
- Excerpt: "Shannon hopes to: Collaborate with partner organizations to develop a mentoring program that connects budding entrepreneurs with established business leaders. Secure funding for small business training and advancement as chair of the Small & Minority Business Development Committee. Empower women and minority-owned businesses through Diversity Bridge, an initiative to help eligible firms do business with the City of Columbus."
Noteworthy events
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Hardin announced on December 28, 2021, that he tested positive for COVID-19. He said he was vaccinated at the time he contracted the virus.[10]
See also
2023 Elections
External links
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Officeholder Columbus City Council District 9 |
Personal |
Footnotes
- ↑ The Columbus Dispath, "Ex-Coleman aide Shannon Hardin appointed to City Council ," October 7, 2014
- ↑ City of Columbus, "Hardin," accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2017 Primary Election Schedule," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Franklin County Board of Elections, "2017 Candidate List," accessed February 2, 2017
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2015 Election Info," accessed September 19, 2014
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2015 Primary Election Schedule," accessed February 5, 2015
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2015 Official Candidate List," accessed February 5, 2015
- ↑ Franklin County Board of Elections, "2015 General Election Unofficial Results," November 3, 2015
- ↑ Shannon Hardin campaign website, "Issues," accessed April 19, 2017
- ↑ Spectrum News 1, "Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin tests positive for COVID-19," December 28, 2021
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