Marilou Johanek

Columnist at

Ohio Capital Journal

Marilou Johanek is an award-winning journalist and columnist with decades of experience covering Ohio politics and policy. Her sharp commentary and analysis illuminate the forces shaping our democracy.

Articles by Marilou Johanek

August 19, 2024

Ohio Sec. of State Frank LaRose failing his basic duty of being an impartial election administrator

He’s done it again. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has deliberately sabotaged the ballot language of a citizens’ initiative…

August 13, 2024

JD Vance’s comments and foreword to Project 2025 book show his contempt for women

It was the kind of juvenile stunt you’d expect from a frat boy being a jerk. But the problem child…

August 6, 2024

Whether it’s Trump and Jan. 6 or DeWine and gerrymandering, GOP gaslighting is out of control

Political gaslighting is having a banner election year. State and federal campaigns are ramping up their strategic and targeted manipulation…