Democrats had a good night, winning major races including governor's races in Virginia and New Jersey and a redistricting ballot measure in California, while also confronting the future of the party.

Northeast Ohio voters in a half-dozen counties backed levies Tuesday that support mental health and recovery boards, according to unofficial results, although it was close in one case.

Cleveland Heights recalled its mayor in September, three months before his term ended.

Akron School Board President Carla Jackson lost her re-election bid in Akron, as did member Diana Autry, although Board Member Gregory Harrison won re-election. Meanwhile, Lakewood school board's president and vice president managed to hold onto their seats.

Levies to fund operations failed again at Parma, Elyria and Streetsboro schools after voters rejected similar attempts in the spring.

Two incumbents were ousted by their council colleagues, and three new faces could join the incoming cohort in January, according to unofficial results.

Fran Wilson defeated Acacia Reynolds to become Akron's new Ward 1 council member. Wilson defeated the incumbent, Councilmember Sam DeShazior, in the May primary.

Voters approved levies to support operations, maintenance and expansion in Ashland, Geauga, Lake and Medina counties.

Summit County voters have approved the proposal to limit property taxes. Issue 2 also shields the county from some state proposals to eliminate property taxes.