WE ARE JEFFERSON TWP AND OUR FUTURE IS ON THE BALLOT
Your vote matters. Let’s come together, not in blame, but in hope for the future of our community.
Your vote matters. Let’s come together, not in blame, but in hope for the future of our community.
Your vote matters. Let’s come together, not in blame, but in hope for the future of our community.
Your vote matters. Let’s come together, not in blame, but in hope for the future of our community.
Your vote matters. Let’s come together, not in blame, but in hope for the future of our community.
Your vote matters. Let’s come together, not in blame, but in hope for the future of our community.
Voter Turnout in Jefferson Township
Who’s Showing Up and Why It Matters
In a township as small and historic as Jefferson, every percentage point counts. When turnout is low in one area, another area ends up making the decisions whether it’s about school funding, township improvements, or resisting outside annexation.
When you don’t vote, you hand over control to whoever does and that might not reflect your values, priorities, or hopes for Jefferson’s future.
May 2025 Levy Election: Voter Participation by Area
Participation Rate:
Precinct A Northwest Jefferson Township (area around Jefferson Jr/Sr High School)- Total voters: 1194; Voted No against the school levy: 164; Voted Yes for school levy: 48; Participation rate: 22%.
Precinct B North/Northeast Jefferson Twp- Total voters: 1038; Voted No against the school levy: 27; Voted Yes for the school levy: 40; Participation rate: 8.5%. Northeast and North/Northeast precincts saw dramatically lower participation, below 10%. These low numbers mean decisions that affect everyone are being made by just a few voters.
Precinct C1 & C2 Southwest Jefferson Township- Total voters: 875; Voted No against the school levy: 198; Voted Yes for the school levy: 41; Participation rate: 26%. Southwest Jefferson Township consistently has the highest voter turnout and was a key driver in the most recent election.
Precinct D Northeast Jefferson Township (area around Blairwood)- Total voters: 1075; Voted No against the school levy: 45; Voted Yes for the school levy: 66; Participation rate: 14%
Why Turnout Matters More in Small Communities
In a township as small and historic as Jefferson, every percentage point counts. When turnout is low in one area, another area ends up making the decisions, whether it’s about school funding, township improvements, or resisting outside annexation.
When you don’t vote, you hand over control to whoever does and that might not reflect your values, priorities, or hopes for Jefferson’s future.
One Township, One Outcome
The May 2025 1.5% Earned Income Tax Levy for Jefferson Township Schools was decided by just a few hundred votes. That single issue will now shape:
- Student resources
- Teacher retention
- Community reputation
- Risk of annexation by outside cities like Dayton
What You Can Do
- Check your registration status and encourage your neighbors to do the same HERE. If you are not registered and/or need to update your voter registration you can do so HERE.
- Bookmark JT4L.ORG for updates, key dates, and levy info.
- Show up in November 2025 and let your precinct’s voice be heard.
- Talk with your community about what’s at stake and how little it takes to make a big impact.
The power in Jefferson Township has always been with the people. But only if we use it.
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