Former Ohio GOP candidate faces kidnapping trial, new domestic violence case
His life-felony kidnapping bond has stayed at $5,000 since February even as prosecutors escalated charges and a new domestic violence case surfaced in July.

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His life-felony kidnapping bond has stayed at $5,000 since February even as prosecutors escalated charges and a new domestic violence case surfaced in July.

A hotel employee reported the alleged victim screaming before officers found redness on her face and a non-expiring protective order already on file.

Miami-Dade prosecutors escalated charges against ex-Ohio GOP candidate Daniel Kalmbach to a life felony kidnapping count and 1st-degree aggravated battery.

Daniel Kalmbach, a 2024 Republican candidate for Ohio House District 69 who received a $1,000 donation from State Rep. Gary Click, was arrested in Miami on two felony domestic violence charges including battery by strangulation, according to court records.

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