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  • PoliticsWJW

    Biden ‘happy to debate’ Donald Trump: Trump says he’s ready

    President Joe Biden said Friday that he is willing to debate his presumptive Republican opponent, Donald Trump, later this fall – his most definitive comment yet on the issue.

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  • USThe Ironton Tribune, Ohio

    Supreme Court nominee makes visit to Ironton

    Apr. 25—Hawkins running for open seat vacated by Kennedy The November election will be a busy one for the Ohio Supreme Court and, on Thursday, the first of likely many nominees for one of the seats on the ballot paid a visit to Ironton for the campaign season. Dan Hawkins is running for the open seat on the court, vacated by Republican Sharon Kennedy when she won election to the chief justice ...

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  • PoliticsWJW

    Ohio lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes the state’s fall ballot

    Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to assure President Joe Biden appears on the state's November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky.

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  • PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch

    Will Joe Biden be on the Ohio ballot? Lawmakers say yes, but haven't found a fix yet

    Ohio officials say President Joe Biden will be on the ballot this fall, but a solution is still taking shape.

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    Lawmakers negotiate to assure Biden makes Ohio’s fall ballot

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican legislative leaders in Ohio say they are negotiating with Democrats to ensure President Joe Biden appears on the state’s November ballot, but the exact shape of the solution remains murky. GOP Ohio Senate President Matt Huffman told reporters Wednesday that productive discussions are under way between both legislative chambers and […]

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  • PoliticsThe Lima News, Ohio

    Jordan addresses Lincoln Day Dinner

    Apr. 24—WAPAKONETA — U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan thanked his audience and said the risks that it takes to get involved in politics as a conservative are worth it in a speech Tuesday night. Jordan made a stop in Wapakoneta to talk at the Auglaize County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner and shared his thoughts on President Joe Biden as his re-election effort gets underway ahead of this November. ...

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  • PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Pro-universal school voucher group Make Liberty Win not done targeting House Republicans

    Make Liberty Win is one of several groups that campaigned against Republican incumbents who backed Rep. Jason Stephens for Ohio House speaker

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Maps show Shayla Favor won working-class neighborhoods in county prosecutor primary

    While Favor won the city of Columbus, Pierson won many suburbs like Upper Arlington, Worthington and Dublin.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Hand-counted ballots, voter ID rules: How GOP lawmakers want to change Ohio elections

    Gov. Mike DeWine said the issue of election integrity in Ohio is settled. Some Republicans in the Legislature appear to disagree.

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  • PoliticsWJW

    Trump to return to court for opening statements in historic hush money trial

    Opening statements in Donald Trump's historic hush money trial are set to begin Monday morning, setting the stage for weeks of unsavory and salacious testimony about the former president's personal life and placing his legal troubles at the center of his closely contested campaign against President Joe Biden.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    FirstEnergy gave $2.5M to GOP governors' dark money group backing DeWine's 2018 bid

    In 2018, Akron-based FirstEnergy donated $2.5 million to a Republican Governors Association-affiliated dark money group backing GOP nominee Mike DeWine in a competitive race for governor.

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Can you buy marijuana in Ohio on 4/20? Can you smoke in public? What to know

    April 20, an unofficial holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, is Saturday. Here's what to know about Ohio's recreational marijuana rules.

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  • USThe Lima News, Ohio

    LaRose observes election audit in Lima

    Apr. 18—LIMA — With the November election on the horizon, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is working to instill confidence among voters regarding the state's electoral process. To that end, LaRose made an appearance Thursday at the Allen County Board of Elections meeting to observe the agency's audit of the March primary election results. "We do it every election, not just general ...

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    Ohio’s U.S. Senate race: Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno gear up for November

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The month since Bernie Moreno won a Republican primary to challenge Sherrod Brown in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race has been about setting the tone for the fall campaign. Here are developments since the primary election. Endorsement rundown Brown has served in the U.S. House or Senate since 2007 and has the […]

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  • USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio

    Miami Hamilton to host panel on gerrymandering

    Apr. 18—Miami University Regionals and the Menard Family Center for Democracy will present the 2024 Joyce Hulse Manko Lecture in Government: "The Politics of Gerrymandering in Ohio and Beyond" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, in the Harry T. Wilks Conference Center, Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd. A moderated panel of experts from law, politics and academia will focus on a crucial voting ...

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  • USAkron Beacon Journal

    Summit County Democratic Party elects new chair, treasurer

    On Wednesday night, the Summit County Democratic Party elected a new party chair and treasurer.

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  • USThe Ironton Tribune, Ohio

    Board of the Year gives tour of facility

    Apr. 17—When Lawrence County Board of Elections staff received word that Ohio's chief elections officer would be stopping by their facility for a tour on Thursday, they could rest assured that they were already on his good side. Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose was in Ironton, touring the facility and getting a first-hand view of its operation. According to Board of Elections director Cathy ...

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  • PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Who is Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who may help oust Speaker Mike Johnson?

    Rep. Thomas Massie made headlines this week by joining Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her motion to vacate House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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  • USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Clark County Republicans: One faction files complaint against new group's leaders

    Apr. 17—Members of the Republican Party of Clark County face a lawsuit from Executive Committee Chair Laura Rosenberger, who they voted to oust, and her suit alleges fraud. The complaint, filed with the Ohio Elections Commission, asks the OEC to set a full hearing for the members Rosenberger said were not the true Republican Party and accused them of "filing of blatantly false and inaccurate ...

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  • PoliticsThe Daily Record

    Wayne County post-election audit shows no county inaccuracies

    The audit, which took place on April 15, has been reported to the Ohio Secretary of State with 100% accuracy.

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  • PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Ohio GOP leaders reject Democrats' plan to get President Joe Biden on November ballot

    Democrats want to provisionally certify Biden ahead of the Democratic National Convention, but Ohio officials say that's not allowed.

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  • PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch

    Ohio congressional district in play as Democrats fight to win back blue-collar voters

    Ohio's Marcy Kaptur is the longest-serving woman in Congress, but Republicans see an opportunity to defeat her as the Toledo-area district shifts red.

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  • USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Champaign County recount: Sheriff's challenger defeats incumbent by 9 votes

    Apr. 15—Chad Burroughs defeated incumbent Sheriff Matthew Melvin by a nine-vote margin in the Republican primary following a countywide recount Monday, positioning him against a write-in candidate in the November election. Burroughs won 3,276, or 50.07% of the vote, while Melvin received 3,267 votes, or 49.93%, board of elections deputy director Chris Creamer said. He said the margins ...

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    Ohio GOP lawmakers proposing election changes

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Several Republican lawmakers have proposed changes to Ohio’s primary election laws, introducing at least four separate bills. “Our belief is this will help deter those who intend to manipulate the results of our primaries,” Rep. Beth Lear (R-Galena). Lear, along with Rep. Brian Lorenz (R-Powell), is sponsoring the latest effort to […]

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    News organizations urge Biden and Trump to commit to presidential debates during the 2024 campaign

    NEW YORK (AP) — Twelve news organizations on Sunday urged presumptive presidential nominees Joe Biden and Donald Trump to agree to debates, saying they were a “rich tradition” that have been part of every general election campaign since 1976. While Trump, who did not participate in debates for the Republican nomination, has indicated a willingness to […]

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Franklin County Republican Party votes to rescind John Rutan's endorsement for county prosecutor

    The Franklin County GOP has revoked John Rutan's endorsement based on comments he made to The Dispatch party members called "strange" and "inflammatory."

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Cincinnati Futures Commission: Read the full report

    The report was released Thursday

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  • PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch

    Ohio House GOP votes to take control of House campaign funds from Speaker Jason Stephens

    The majority of Ohio House Republicans voted to strip Speaker Jason Stephens of control over House GOP campaign funds during a Wednesday morning meeting, state Rep. Brian Stewart said.

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Williams' inbox: Voters reject Kansas City Chiefs' stadium fix. Would it happen here?

    Kansas City area voters rejected a ballot measure to renovate the Chiefs’ stadium. Wonder Hamilton County voters would do the same for Paycor Stadium?

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Meeka Owens is emerging as a City Council leader, but no, she's not running for mayor

    Cincinnati Councilwoman Meeka Owens talked to the "That's So Cincinnati" podcast to talk about her work. And no, she's not running for mayor.

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  • PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch

    What happens next as President Joe Biden hits hurdle to make the Ohio ballot

    Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office told Ohio Democrats that President Joe Biden is at risk of not making the Nov. 5 ballot.

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  • PoliticsStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio

    Tjaden files suit over ballot exclusion in 99th

    Apr. 9—CHARDON — Justin Tjaden, an independent candidate for the 99th District sear in the Ohio House of Representatives, filed suit Monday against the Geauga County Board of Elections, which ruled that Tjaden would not appear on the November ballot because he did meet state signature petition requirements. Tjaden announced the lawsuit in a press release on Monday, saying he is suing to ...

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  • USWCMH

    Disqualified trans candidate prompts call for change to little-known Ohio law

    Watch a previous NBC4 report on former Ohio candidate Vanessa Joy in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Legislators are advancing a bill to change a little-known Ohio law that questioned the certification of transgender candidates who omitted their former legal names while running for seats in the state’s House of Representatives. House […]

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    Biden could miss the deadline for the November ballot in Ohio, the state’s election office says

    TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden could be left off the ballot in Ohio this fall unless the state’s Republican-dominated legislature creates an exception to the ballot deadline or the Democratic Party moves up its convention, according to the office that oversees the state’s elections. Ohio’s deadline to certify presidential candidates for the general election is […]

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  • PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch

    For Joe Biden to be on the Ohio ballot, state law will have to be changed

    Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is warning that Joe Biden won't make it on the Ohio ballot unless state lawmakers move a deadline.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Franklin County GOP to vote on rescinding prosecutor candidate John Rutan's endorsement

    This comes after John Rutan made statements to The Dispatch after the primary about county elections being "stolen," Donald Trump and other topics.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Ohio House recount after Franklin County Democrat primary separated by 20 votes

    A Franklin County primary race for an Ohio House seat is going to a recount after the two Democratic challengers came down to a margin of 20 votes.

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  • WorldStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio

    Board of Elections certifies primary results

    Apr. 4—JEFFERSON — After provisional ballots were added to previous vote totals, the Ashtabula County Board of Elections certified the results of the March 19 primary. Deputy Director John Mead said everything went well with the election, administratively. Director Charlie Frye said there were no recounts or changed results after provisional ballots were added to the vote totals. He said one ...

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  • USWCMH

    Political campaign treasurer charged with stealing nearly $1 million from Ohio candidates

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A prolific campaign treasurer for more than 100 Ohio political candidates, including many Republicans, has been federally charged with stealing almost $1 million in campaign funds. William Curlis, 76, was charged with wire fraud Thursday for allegedly stealing more than $995,000 from various candidates’ funds and a political action committee for […]

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Columbus-based GOP campaign treasurer accused of stealing $1M from candidate accounts

    Bill Curlis worked for more than 100 campaigns since the 1980s. Now he's accused of stealing nearly $1 million.

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  • PoliticsStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio

    Young Ashtabula County voters steer toward Trump

    Apr. 4—Ashtabula County has maintained its conservative stance, with young voters showing a propensity to align with this trend in the current election year. CNHI News recently interviewed young voters for its "Pulse of the Voters" election series to see where they stand on the candidates, particularly former President Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden, their parties' presumptive ...

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  • PoliticsStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio

    Independent candidate to challenge BoE signature ruling

    Apr. 3—Justin Tjaden, a Geneva-on-the-Lake independent seeking to be on the ballot in the Ohio House 99th District race, plans to challenge a recent decision made by the Geauga County Board of Elections, finding he did not submit enough valid signatures to appear on November's ballot, according to a press release from Tjaden's campaign. Tjaden submitted 552 signatures to the Geauga County ...

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  • USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio

    Board of Elections approves provisional ballots

    Apr. 2—JEFFERSON — The Ashtabula County Board of Elections met on Monday morning to vote on the acceptance of provisional ballots. The board approved 56 provisional ballots, which were checked and found to be valid. One ballot was rejected because the voter had already voted, 13 were rejected because voters failed to provide ID, one was rejected because the voter failed to sign the envelope, ...

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  • USNewark Advocate

    Licking County commissioner candidate wants incumbents' photos, video gone during voting

    A commissioner candidate argues pictures and a video screen in the building lobby should be removed during voting at the adjacent elections board.

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  • USWCMH

    Primary election was a ‘significantly bad’ one for Ohio school districts, but why?

    Watch an earlier report on failed central Ohio school levies in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Nearly 100 school levies and bonds went to the ballot in the primary election, and more than half of them failed. Voters across the state, including in central Ohio, rejected school districts’ asks for money on […]

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    A sheriff rematch. A historic prosecutor's race. Here are the local elections to watch

    With the primary over, Cincinnati-area voters will have many races to watch and a lot of political drama to sift through.

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  • USWCMH

    Ross County deputy says he was fired after starting run for sheriff

    CHILLICOTHE, Ohio (WCMH) — A Ross County Sheriff’s deputy received a letter of termination after he filed his intent to run for sheriff. Former deputy Isaac Oberer said he submitted the necessary documents and signatures to the Ross County Board of Elections on March 18, the deadline to do so. He received a letter of […]

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Kentucky legislature pauses for veto period: 5 takeaways from a busy legislative session

    Legislators now wait for the governor to sign or veto the many bills they passed this session before reconvening for a few days in mid-April.

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  • USDayton Daily News, Ohio

    Yellow Springs will ask voters to reconsider school levy after election rejection

    Mar. 28—Yellow Springs was the only school district in the region where voters rejected a March 19 tax levy even though it would not have raised the millage rate. Now the district says it plans to ask voters to consider the substitute levy again. The district asked for a 9-mill substitute school levy, but 55% of voters said no to the request. A substitute levy replaces an existing levy. ...

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  • PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Who is David Taylor? A look at the winner of the 2nd Congressional District GOP primary

    He owns a concrete company, works as a prosecutor and could soon be a member of Congress.

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    Voters oppose candidates who campaign against transgender people, poll finds

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — As an Ohio law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors takes effect next month, a new survey has found a majority of voters oppose political candidates who often discuss restrictions on trans Americans. About 53% of registered and likely 2024 voters said they oppose political candidates who speak frequently about restricting […]

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  • USNewark Advocate

    How St. Albans, County Line fire, Jersey Township are moving forward after issue failures

    While residents in Hanover and Hartford townships passed public safety levies March 19, not every issue in Licking County received voter approval.

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  • USWJW

    New fallout after poll worker brings ballots to local bar: I-Team

    The FOX 8 I-Team has uncovered new video from the case of a Lorain County poll manager caught taking election day ballots to a bar. We’ve also learned of new fallout.

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  • PoliticsWJW

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce VP pick for independent White House bid

    Kennedy is holding an event Tuesday in Oakland, California, to name his vice presidential pick.

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  • USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Election analysis: Ohio primaries set up huge November battles to come

    Mar. 24—The fewer than 25% of voters statewide who cast ballots in Tuesday's primary set the stage for some major showdowns in November that will impact Ohioans' lives in the national, state and local levels. Below are some valuable takeaways from Tuesday's vote and how it sets the stage for the months ahead — whether you care about hot-button national issues in Congress (immigration, national ...

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Pickaway County unofficial election results inaccurate, include pre-election test vote data

    The Pickaway County Board of Elections has announced that pre-election test vote data was uploaded into its unofficial primary election results.

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  • WorldThe Columbus Dispatch

    'Our mind is always back home': Senegalese to vote in presidential election from Ohio

    Days after the Ohio primaries, some Ohioans will go to the polls for a different election — this time, to choose leaders over 4,000 miles away.

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  • USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Champaign County Sheriff's race headed for recount

    Mar. 22—With a 13-vote difference, the Republican primary for Champaign County sheriff appears headed for a recount. According to final, unofficial results, challenger Chad Burroughs received 50.1% of the vote to incumbent Sheriff Matthew Melvin's 49.9%. Burroughs received 3,258 votes and Melvin had 3,245. According to the Ohio Secretary of State's Office, an automatic recount is triggered ...

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Hamilton County Auditor Brigid Kelly's resignation sets off political waves

    Hamilton County Auditor Brigid Kelly's resignation for health reasons set up a guessing game of political musical chairs. Here's what we know.

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  • PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    4 Ohio Republican lawmakers lost seats in primary amid bitter leadership battle

    A bitter internal battle over who should lead the Ohio House of Representatives unseated four Republican lawmakers.

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  • USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Inside the numbers: How Chris Clark beat incumbent Sheriff Deb Burchett

    Mar. 22—Chris Clark, who will be Clark County's sheriff next year, won 62 of 76 precincts over incumbent Sheriff Deb Burchett in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Because there is no Democrat challenger, Clark will begin his term Jan. 6, 2025. According to final, unofficial results, Clark received 59.67% of the vote, while Burchett had 40.33%, a difference of just more than 3,000 votes. Clark ...

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  • PoliticsCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Why did Ohio redistricting fail? Self-serving politicians, former justices say

    Two former Ohio Supreme Court justices say voter-approved changes to curb partisan gerrymandering failed because of one simple reason: self-serving politicians.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    John Rutan, GOP county prosecutor nominee, slams 'stolen' elections, Dem opponent and more

    In emails, John Rutan criticized prosecutor opponent Shayla Favor, said elections are stolen and made assertions about 9/11, elites and Donald Trump.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Central Ohio school levies failed miserably in Tuesday's primary. What went wrong?

    Tuesday was a rough night for school districts in the greater Columbus area, with six districts asks for new construction failing.

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    Ohio Supreme Court race heats up: 'My opponent has been a jurist for 17 minutes'

    On day one of the general election, the race between incumbent Ohio Supreme Court justices got testy.

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  • USThe Columbus Dispatch

    Franklin County prosecutor Democratic nominee Shayla Favor on her vision, historic win

    If Shayla Favor wins in November, she would make history: she would become the county's first Black prosecutor and first female prosecutor.

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  • USMansfield News Journal

    Lexington grad Cockley wins Democratic primary for 6th District, looks toward November

    Christine Cockley, 28, graduated from Lexington High School in 2014. She won the Democratic nomination for Ohio's 6th District.

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  • USDayton Daily News, Ohio

    Democrat Dodge, Republican Baker win Montgomery County Commission primaries

    Mar. 20—Montgomery County candidates Judy Dodge, Kate Baker and Jennifer Petrella won their primary election races Tuesday night, according to final, unofficial voting results from the Montgomery County Board of Elections. Dodge, an incumbent, received 76% of the vote in her race for the Democratic nomination to a Montgomery County commission seat. Challenger Youssef Elzein had 24%. In the ...

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  • PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio

    Forbes wins Ohio Supreme Court race; Hanseman wins appeals court spot

    Mar. 20—Judge Lisa Forbes of the 8th District Court of Appeals won the Democratic nomination for an open Ohio Supreme Court seat Tuesday, according to final, unofficial results from the Ohio Secretary of State. Forbes, who earned 63.4% of the vote, beat Judge Terri Jamison of the 10th District Court of Appeals, who earned 36.6% of the vote. There are three Ohio Supreme Court seats up for grabs ...

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  • PoliticsSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Ohio House primaries: Tims, Lounsbury, Mathews, Teska, Dean among victors

    Mar. 20—Voters elected a new state representative to represent much of Dayton in the Ohio General Assembly on Tuesday and set the stage for several other important Ohio House races this November. House District 38 — Democratic primary In Dayton, Democratic voters favored Desiree Tims, a former Congressional candidate and the current leader of progressive think tank Innovation Ohio, over ...

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  • USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio

    Ohio citizen group sees strong support to end gerrymandering

    Mar. 20—Local volunteers involved in a citizen-led effort to amend Ohio's constitution to try to get rid of gerrymandering say they have seen a strong show of support from community members and they are confident they will get enough signatures to put the measure on the November ballot. "Our goal is to stop gerrymandering in Ohio once and for all," said Joyce Gibbs, a volunteer with Citizens ...

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  • USWHIO

    ‘I’m still on cloud nine;’ Voters select new Clark County sheriff

    There’s going to be a new sheriff in town in Clark County.

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  • USWCMH

    School levies failed across central Ohio in primary election. What’s next?

    DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) — Voters across central Ohio said “No” on Tuesday to higher taxes for school spending. Several school district levies failed last night, including a combined 4.25-mill levy for the state’s fourth-largest district — Olentangy Local School District. Nearly two-thirds of voters rejected it, according to unofficial election results. For the Heath City […]

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  • USCincinnati.com | The Enquirer

    5 of 6 Greater Cincinnati school levies failed in Tuesday's election

    Voters in southwest Ohio were not willing to open their pocketbooks to schools during Tuesday's primary election.

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  • PoliticsWCMH

    Senate race set, candidates eye November election

    COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The primary election is over, and now the race for U.S. Senate is gearing up. The race will be a close match-up between Republican businessman Bernie Moreno and Democratic incumbent Sen. Sherrod Brown. “The Senate is very close, and Ohio is very important when it comes to that vote,” Democratic analyst […]

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  • USWJW

    Schools’ bond issue in limbo; levies for 2 others fail

    A $20 million bond issue to improve a local city’s school district is still too close to call. Elsewhere in the region, voters rejected two operating levies meant to stave off deficit.

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  • USRecord-Courier

    Portage County primary election results

    Results of candidate races, ballot issues from March 19 primary election.

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  • USAkron Beacon Journal

    Katie Reed wins Republican Summit County Clerk of Courts primary election

    Katie Reed took the top Republican spot in the Summit County Clerk of Courts primary race. She will move on face Democrat Tavia Galonski in November.

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  • USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio

    One Butler County incumbent falls, two others advance in GOP races for state seats

    Mar. 20—In a low-turnout election — fewer than 20% of registered voters participated Tuesday — Butler County voters in the 47th Ohio House District said they wanted someone new in Columbus. That will either be local pastor Diane Mullins, a Hanover Twp. resident who beat incumbent Rep. Sara Carruthers earning 53.1% of the final unofficial votes Tuesday for the GOP nomination, or Vanessa ...

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