Ohio gerrymandering set the stage for this shameful travesty and betrayal across America
The column argues Supreme Court rulings on campaign money, district maps and voting rights have weakened voters' power nationwide.
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After SCOTUS voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode
Virginia Democrats and civil rights leaders warn the Supreme Court's decision gutting Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act could reshape state maps if Republicans gain power after the 2030 census.
‘Are they going to roll over?’: Gerrymandering fights reach state high courts
After a U.S. Supreme Court ruling gutted voting rights protections, state courts are becoming the final battleground over partisan gerrymanders in Florida, Missouri, and beyond.
The race to the bottom
As states redraw congressional maps before the 2026 midterms, this column urges voters to demand a bipartisan ban on gerrymandering.
Ohioans struggle as lawmakers give handouts to billionaires and Trump fixates on a golden ballroom
Haslam donors gave Ohio Republicans thousands before lawmakers approved $600 million for a Browns stadium while cutting school and food bank funding.
Derek Merrin, Eric Conroy, and Carey Coleman win Ohio GOP congressional primary races
The nominees face Marcy Kaptur, Greg Landsman and Emilia Sykes on Nov. 3 under a new map giving Republicans a 12-3 advantage.
In Ohio Secretary of State race, it will be Allison Russo v. Robert Sprague
Both primary winners campaigned on election integrity, but Sprague's ads warn of fraud while Ohio's current chief says fraud is rare.
Top races to watch in Tuesday's Ohio primary
From House District 88 to Ohio Supreme Court, here are the top 2026 primary races to watch. Polls open Tuesday, May 5th from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Ohio Republican state lawmakers still want to rob Ohio voters of fundamental Constitutional power
Sen. Jerry Cirino revives a 60% threshold proposal that voters rejected in 2023, as citizen efforts target data centers and property taxes.
US Supreme Court limits use of race in congressional district remaps, diluting Voting Rights Act
A 6-3 Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has severely weakened Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, opening the door to racial gerrymandering across the South and potentially shifting dozens of congressional seats to Republicans.
Scandals roil OH-9 GOP primary in final 8 days
Eight days from the May 5 primary, three of Ohio's 9th Congressional District Republican candidates — Derek Merrin, Josh Williams, and Madison Sheahan — are facing damaging headlines.
Trump’s ‘dummymandering’ leaves US House remap in stalemate after Virginia vote
Virginia voters approved a constitutional amendment allowing Democrats to redraw House districts in their favor, potentially netting the party 4 new seats and evening out Republican redistricting efforts in other states.
In Democratic primary for Ohio secretary of state, a first-time candidate gains traction in race against party veteran
Strong fundraising and early organizing has helped Cincinnati physician Bryan Hambley gain a foothold in the race. State Rep. Allison Russo argues experience is critical in a Republican-dominated state.
In primary contests for Ohio Secretary of State, debate features gerrymandering, election integrity
Ohio voters head to the polls May 5 for competitive primaries for secretary of state, with candidates debating election security, gerrymandering, and voter access.
League of Women Voters fires back after Click claims he was 'boxed out'
The League of Women Voters of the Tiffin Area issued a statement rebutting State Rep. Gary Click's claims that he was excluded from a March 18 candidates night, saying the event was scheduled months in advance and Click was personally invited multiple times.
Ranked choice voting favors moderate candidates over divisive ones. Ohio lawmakers want to ban it
Senate Bill 63 also threatens to withhold funding from any Ohio city that adopts the system, even though no Ohio election uses it today.
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.
The challenges of bringing a ballot initiative to Ohio voters, and why it’s harder than ever
Redistricting reform advocates say they're reconsidering strategy after the 2024 ballot measure failed, citing challenges including misleading ballot language, fundraising hurdles, and the need for broader systemic change in Ohio's political process.
Retired Ohio chief justice joins alliance to preserve independent judicial branch
Retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor is leading a national effort to defend judicial independence, warn against politicized courts and educate voters on the judiciary’s vital role.
Ohio voters face major decisions in the 2026 Election about the future of our state
All five statewide executive offices and two Supreme Court seats are open, with Republican control on the line since 2011.
