Sheriff Zach Scott among Democrats swept from Franklin County offices

Franklin County voters swept the Democratic incumbents from the county administration, punishing Sheriff Zach Scott and two office holders who supported him in the race for mayor last year. Retired Columbus Police Lt. Dallas Baldwin will become the next county sheriff after defeating Zach Scott, 52 percent to 48 percent with most precincts reporting. State Rep. Kevin Boyce beat Commissioner Paula Brooks, 58 percent to 42 percent. Local attorney Danny O’Connor ousted Recorder Terry “T