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Dawn lives in Lorian County with her husband Jim, where they raised their children. She attended the Sawyer College of Business.

Dawn works as an administrative specialist for this city of Elyria.

The Chronicle, Two Democrats file in Lorain County Recorder primary race (UPDATED)

Dawn Walther's campaign for county recorder is her first run for public office.

Prioritizes "user-friendly" access to online services.

- Emphasizes safe use of records.
- Prioritizes "user-friendly" access to online services.

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Dawn Walther

Mike is working toward a real estate license. He lives in Elyria with his wife, Christina, and their children.

Mike previously worked as an IT consultant. He has also worked as an auto technician and as an oil drilling crew member.

Mike Doran is currently serving as the recorder for Lorain County. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his 1st term.

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Promises to continue enhancing county services and records management.

Aims to provide "transparent, reliable, and accessible record keeping."

Plans to work with state officials to establish additional verifications to prevent fraud in document recording.

Wants to work with state officials to set additional verifications to prevent record fraud.

As Recorder, secured a .gov domain for the Recorder’s Office website and made it easier for veterans to access their DD-214 form.

As county recorder, secured a .gov domain for the recorder office's website.

As County Clerk, upgraded the records management system to enhance security, digitized millions of property records to facilitate easier searches for real estate transactions, and plans to start accepting credit card payments by the end of the year.

Has made it easier for veterans to access DD-214 forms.

- Aims to provide "transparent, reliable, and accessible record keeping."
- Wants to work with state officials to set additional verifications to prevent record fraud.
- As county recorder, secured a .gov domain for the recorder office's website.
- Digitized millions of property records.
- Has made it easier for veterans to access DD-214 forms.

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Mike Doran

- The county recorder is responsible for keeping and indexing records of legally essential documents and making them easily accessible to the public
- The recorder manages real estate paperwork, such as deeds, mortgages, and liens. Legal records, including those on bankruptcy, power of attorney, recognizance bonds, and partnerships, are also maintained by the county recorder. 
- The county recorder records subdivision parcel maps and local zoning resolutions and amendments. To keep records accessible, the recorder updates technology and copies old documents.
- The county recorder is elected every four years through a partisan election, with salaries ranging from $57,200 to $98,600 based on county population. 