Chillicothe and Ross County Live Interactions in NAACP “Candidates Night”

All the candidates in attendance

The NAACP held their “Meet the Candidates Night” two weeks before election day, offering a version different from the earlier video version of “Candidates Night” by the League of Women Voters.

The Carver Community Center hosted the event by the Ross County NAACP on October 21st, 2025. Contested races were highlighted, though most unopposed candidates did not speak.

About 75 attended, most candidates were there, limited questioning was allowed, and brief statements were made on the two renewal levies (hear them in the below video).

NAACP Unit President Adrienne D’Souza pointed out that the event was a “neutral information space.” Dawn Zarbakhsh was the emcee.

The event was not videorecorded or podcasted…but watch for the annual event next year at election season.

Find a list of ALL candidates and levies / issues in the county through the Ross County Board of Elections website.

Find the article on the Scioto Post. 

Kevin Coleman covers local government and culture for the Scioto Post and iHeart Media Southern Ohio. For stories or questions, contact Kevin Coleman or the iHeart Southern Ohio Newsroom.

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    The candidates and audience in the auditorium, with Dawn Zarbakhsh as emcee.

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    In the welcome, the Reverend Terry Williams speaks as vice president of the Ross County Democratic Party, with David Glass, past chair of the Ross County Republican Party.

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    Emcee Dawn Zarbakhsh introduces the Municipal Court judge candidates.

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    Jeff Creed speaks among the Council at-large candidates.

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    Lindsay Fasold speaks among Second and Third Ward candidates.

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    John Thacker induces grins, as usual - among Fourth and Sixth Ward candidates.

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    The handout for the event

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