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.
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Ohio Republican state lawmakers still want to rob Ohio voters of fundamental Constitutional power
Ohio Republican lawmakers want to try again to rob voters of our fundamental power over the Ohio Constitution. They haven’t…
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
If every state representative or state senator in Ohio had to receive more than 50% of all votes cast in…
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
Is everything amazing in Ohio? Is that your experience? Do Ohio politicians have an outstanding record of winning big for…
Gov. DeWine weighing whether to eliminate Ohio’s absentee ballot grace period
An Ohio bill awaiting Gov. DeWine’s signature would end the absentee ballot grace period, potentially rejecting thousands of otherwise valid votes, records show.
Ohio Gov. DeWine discusses legacy, pending legislation
With about a year left in office, Gov. Mike DeWine outlined his legacy goals, pending decisions on voting and marijuana bills, and his cautious approach to the 2026 governor’s race.
The midterm ballot measure battles have already begun
After 40 days of gridlock, the U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan deal to end the Trump administration’s record-breaking shutdown. The bill restores food assistance for 42 million Americans and brings back laid-off federal workers, but Democrats remain divided over the omission of key Affordable Care Act subsidies — the very issue that sparked the shutdown.
California voters approve measure to redraw congressional maps
California voters on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, a measure that redraws the state’s congressional districts to favor Democrats and potentially shift control of the U.S. House. The vote marks a major political victory for Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats, who cast the effort as a response to GOP-led gerrymanders in states like Texas.
Energized Dems trumpet wins in state elections, buckle up for midterms
Democrats swept major elections nationwide this week, claiming key state and local victories they say signal growing voter backlash against Donald Trump’s leadership. While Democratic leaders hailed the results as momentum heading into 2026, Trump called on Senate Republicans to abolish the filibuster — a move even some in his own party resisted.
Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown
After major Election Day wins nationwide, top Democrats are urging President Donald Trump to end the record-long government shutdown, now in its 36th day. Party leaders say the ongoing standoff is hurting millions of Americans — from furloughed federal workers to families losing access to food assistance — while Republicans show little sign of compromise.
A state-by-state glimpse at the Democrats’ big night
Democrats dominated 2025’s off-year elections, capturing governorships, major city offices, and statewide positions across multiple states. The results mark a strong rebuke to Trump-aligned Republicans ahead of the 2026 midterms.
