By Paula Pyzik Scott

In the November 4, 2025, Ada Exempted Village Schools election for two school board members, candidates with the most votes were Jay Salyer (456 total) and Kyle Poling (386 total) in unofficial results posted by the Hardin County Board of Elections and Hancock County Board of Elections.

On a ballot with one uncontested municipal court judge race, four candidates for four Ada Council seats, a Liberty Township Trustee race, and no state or federal ballot items, the School Board election was a prime motivator for local voter participation.

A total of 1,578 votes were cast in the AEVS school board election in Hardin County and 51 votes were cast in Hancock County.

Hardin County showed 832 Election Day and Absentee ballots cast, accounting for 24.72% of registered voters.

VOTES FOR ADA SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
Hardin County + Hancock County

Jay Salyer  - 446+10 = 456

Kyle Poling - 371 + 15 = 386

Amanda Raines  316 + 12 = 328

Ted Griffith 278 + 8 = 286

Dave Allen 167 + 5 = 172