Two Victory-endorsed candidates led the pack in Ohio primary elections last night.

In the race for Akron city council, Sandra Kurt nearly tripled the incumbent’s vote count on her way to first place.  Kurt now advances to a general election against a Republican challenger.  If elected, Kurt will become the first openly LGBT elected official in Akron.

In the Lakewood city council race, Nickie Antonio leads the group of six challengers who will move onto the general election.

In August, Ohio’s Gay People’s Chronicle ran an informative bio on Antonio, who is gaining significant political momentum.

Nickie J. Antonio, first elected in 2005, is seeking a second four year term.

“I bring [lesbian] sensitivity to whatever I do,” Antonio said, “So when we [council] talk about community, we’re truly talking about everyone in the community.”

Ohio’s general election will be held November 3.