Here are the candidates running for Ohio statewide office in 2026
Ohio voters will decide races for governor, U.S. Senate, statewide offices, and the Ohio Supreme Court this November. Here’s a look at who’s running ahead of the May primary.
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Millions of Americans, including Ohioans, don’t get SNAP even though they’re eligible
New analysis shows millions of eligible Americans, including Ohioans, already miss out on SNAP benefits as a Trump-era spending law delivers the deepest cuts in the program’s history.
Ohio Supreme Court rules school district-wide email list is public record
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Xenia Community Schools must release an email distribution list tied to a superintendent’s newsletter, reinforcing that such lists are public records under state law.
With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws
As electricity bills rise, states are targeting data centers with higher rates and stricter rules to prevent their massive energy demands from driving up costs for households and small businesses.
Eric Watson to Gary Click in Ohio GOP primary: Name-calling and insults 'not needed'
Republican challenger Eric Watson says Ohio House races should focus on issues, not insults, as he contrasts policy positions with incumbent Gary Click ahead of the May 5 primary.
US Senate Republicans block attempt to sue Trump administration over Epstein files
Senate Republicans halted a Democratic bid to sue the Trump administration over delayed and redacted Epstein files, as DOJ says it has fully complied with the transparency law.
Former GOP Bellevue councilman jailed again after bond revoked
Joseph Burkhart, a Republican former Bellevue City Council member who attended Trump rallies and backed Vivek Ramaswamy’s Ohio governor bid, is back in jail after a judge revoked his bond.
Incumbent Democrats hold huge cash advantage in Ohio’s competitive congressional seats
Democratic incumbents in Ohio’s most competitive U.S. House races are far outpacing Republican challengers in fundraising, despite new maps and midterm headwinds.
Ohio senators, governor respond to calls from Brown to extend protections for Haitians
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown called on Ohio Republicans to back an extension of temporary protected status for Haitians as fears mounted in Springfield and a judge blocked termination.
Gary Click says Eric Watson challenge "in the ditch"
Ohio Rep. Gary Click faces a combative Republican primary challenge from Eric Watson in the 88th District as he seeks his final term before term limits.
Gary Click's podcast ranked among worst uses of social media in Ohio politics: poll
State Rep. Gary Click’s podcast earned Sloopy Awards notice as he faces a GOP primary challenge over fundraising and policy, with a general election matchup already set.
‘This fight is far from over.’ Ohioans react to federal judge blocking TPS ending for Haitians
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from ending TPS for Haitians, but Ohio lawmakers and advocates say the fight isn’t over and are calling for permanent protections.
Democrat Sherrod Brown leads Ohio Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Husted in quarterly fundraising
Former Sen. Sherrod Brown outraised Sen. Jon Husted by millions in late 2025, building a major cash advantage in Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, though past elections show money isn’t decisive.
Ohio pension backs off private equity. Trump wants more invested
Ohio's Public Employees Retirement System is reducing private equity investments as Trump pushes to allow 401(k) funds into the underperforming sector. Private equity grew 11.2% in 2024 while the S&P 500 grew 17.43%, yet firms charge far higher fees.
Hundreds of Ohioans show support for Haitians, federal judge blocks TPS ending for Haitians
A federal judge halted the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians after hundreds rallied in Springfield, where 12,000-15,000 Haitians have revitalized the local economy and reversed decades of population decline.
Jon Husted opposes stock trading ban while actively trading stocks in office
Sen. Jon Husted opposes a congressional stock trading ban while he and his wife actively hold investments in dozens of stocks, including Intel shares held during his promotion of the company's Ohio project.
Aaron Jones discusses rural issues at Ohio Farmers Union convention
Tiffin City Councilman and Ohio House candidate Aaron Jones met with family farmers and rural advocates at the Ohio Farmers Union State Convention in Lima, discussing farm economics, healthcare costs, and rural community support.
Ohio GOP lawmakers to formally pledge support for dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Republican Ohio lawmakers plan to introduce resolutions supporting dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, using model language from a right-wing policy group. Teachers unions warn the move would destabilize supports for 90% of Ohio students.
Economists say Ohio’s education system doesn’t match employer demands
A panel of economists found that Ohio's education system doesn't align with employer needs, limiting job growth. Ohio dropped from 5th to 21st in K-12 rankings as billions were diverted from public schools to private alternatives.
LifeWise Academy raised more than $39 million last year, but profit dropped to $11.1 million
LifeWise Academy raised $39.2 million in fiscal year 2024-25 but saw profits drop $6 million. The controversial religious program now operates in 260+ Ohio school districts after spending $208K on lobbying.
