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.
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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.
Both parties get heat for Ohio’s new congressional district map as citizens look to future fights
Ohio's new congressional map gives Republicans a 12-3 advantage, sparking outrage from voters who accuse both parties of abandoning transparent redistricting reform. Legal challenges and ballot initiatives expected.
Allowing politicians to stay in charge of Ohio redistricting has just led to more gerrymandering
Over 70% of voters approved anti-gerrymandering amendments, yet a commission deal hands Republicans an edge in Kaptur's and Landsman's districts.
Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously passes congressional map furthering GOP advantage
The Ohio Redistricting Commission unanimously passed a congressional map in a Friday morning meeting, increasing Republican advantage in the state…
As some Republicans balk at Trump’s calls for gerrymandering, Ohio Republican politicians go along
Silver linings are so rare in the grim story being written on the death watch of self-governance in Ohio and…
Ohio Democrats pitch congressional map, GOP redistricting commissioners shrug
Activists pressed the Ohio Redistricting Commission for a new congressional map, but the panel adjourned without progress as Democrats pushed their proposal and Republicans declined to offer an alternative.
Anti-gerrymandering groups warn that Ohio’s ballot language is misleading voters
This article was originally published in Bolts, a nonprofit newsroom covering the nuts and bolts of power and political change,…
Ohio election chief’s own numbers say fraud is extremely rare. He says that’s a ‘bogus narrative’
When Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s latest effort to prosecute voter fraud last week showed once again that voter…
Ohio voter outreach groups go door to door to boost education as Election Day approaches
As early voting rolls on, those hoping to galvanize voters of all kinds are working hard to knock on doors…
Turnout will drive results in this historic election, with enormous stakes in Ohio and nationally
A week from now it will be over. Except for the voting, the counting of ballots and the nail-biting, the…
LGBTQ+ candidates represented in Ohio, national elections
As anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric continues in campaign ads, the November election will be an important test of the country, according to…
LaRose shares ‘exclusive announcement’ on election integrity with anti-abortion group
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has provided an announcement on election integrity “exclusively” to anti-abortion Ohio Right to Life,…
Ohio gerrymandering: A brief and awful history of the very recent past
Ohio citizens right now are represented by unconstitutionally gerrymandered state lawmakers. The politicians in the General Assembly in Columbus are…
Ohio voter advocates say fair maps mean more bipartisanship and logical, representative districts
Ohio voter advocates say gerrymandering robs voters of power, and fair maps mean more bipartisanship from lawmakers and district maps…
