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Athens County treasurer candidate Taylor Sappington says he wants to bring more equity to taxation
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — In a contentious election cycle, Democrat Taylor Sappington says he brings hope and optimism into his race for Athens County treasurer. “I’m an optimist, not a… Read More
Incumbent Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins plans to continue focusing on infrastructure, including sewer upgrades
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) – Incumbent Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins is seeking re-election to continue the work of building up key infrastructure in the county. Charlie Adkins says he’s spent… Read More
Ohio votes cast for the Green Party candidate won’t count due to VP swap
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Votes cast in Ohio for Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein will not count because the party nominated her running mate after a state administrative deadline,… Read More
Athens County Children Services asks voters to renew its levy amid ballooning child placement costs
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens County Children Services is seeking voter approval of a renewal levy in November supporting the placement of children in foster care. The 3… Read More
Know Your Ballot, Plan Your Vote
On Saturday, September 28, the Muskingum County Library in downtown Zanesville (220 N. Fifth Street) will host a candidates’ forum in the lower-level auditorium. Doors will open at noon for… Read More
Ohio removes 155,000 from voter rolls ahead of November’s presidential election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio has removed 155,000 inactive and out-of-date voter registrations from the state’s voter rolls ahead of the November election, the state elections chief announced Friday. Ohio… Read More
Ohio redistricting amendment backers raise $23 million, and have intentionally spent even more
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The group behind the November ballot issue that would change the process for drawing lawmakers’ district lines has raised more than $23 million this… Read More
Redistricting proposal on Ohio’s fall ballot includes elements from Iowa plan DeWine likes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio voters to reject the redistricting amendment on the November ballot in favor of a future plan he hopes to… Read More
An initiative to remake Nelsonville’s city government appears less likely to make the fall ballot
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — A judge has put a temporary hold on efforts to advance a ballot initiative that would remake Nelsonville’s city government. The initiative would end… Read More
Ohio governor blasts redistricting on fall ballot, urges lawmakers to make changes next year
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine is blasting a redistricting proposal that will be on the November ballot. The Citizens Not Politicians plan before voters this fall… Read More
Will Ohio lawmakers propose their own redistricting amendment for November ballot?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Many state Republican leaders have spoken out against the proposed redistricting amendment appearing on the ballot this November, but not Gov. Mike DeWine. DeWine’s… Read More
It’s official: Redistricting reform will be on the Ohio ballot this fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Secretary of State’s office said Tuesday the group that wants to reform the redistricting process submitted enough valid signatures to put the… Read More
Ohio’s J.D. Vance to run on ticket as Trump’s choice for vice president in November
Former President Donald Trump put an end to months of guesswork Monday, cementing the distinct possibility the next vice president of the United States will be from Ohio. Freshman Sen…. Read More
Ohio Democrats rally together as question of whether Biden should stay in race lingers
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A few hours before the assassination attempt on former president Trump at his rally in Pennsylvania, Ohio Democrats got together for an executive committee… Read More
How a redistricting amendment might affect candidates on Ohio’s fall ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Redistricting reform supporters are waiting to see if they make the Nov. 5 ballot – though it seems likely, since they submitted 300,000 more… Read More
What went wrong with the ballot issue to hike Ohio’s minimum wage? It depends on who you ask
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A coalition that wanted voters to raise Ohio’s minimum wage tried for months to gather signatures to get their amendment on the ballot in… Read More
Libertarian Party of Ohio files for minor party status on ballot this fall
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Libertarian Party of Ohio has submitted signatures to the Secretary of State’s office to be formally recognized as a minor party. And that… Read More
DeWine signs Biden Ohio ballot fix and foreign money ban he asked for in special session
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — On Sunday, Gov. Mike DeWine signed the two bills that resulted from the special session that he called for. One bill will change the… Read More
Special session ends with action on foreign money ban and now-moot Biden Ohio ballot fix
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gov. Mike DeWine is expected to sign a pair of bills he asked lawmakers to pass in a special legislative session, the first in… Read More
Democrats to hold virtual session to nominate Biden to ensure he’s on Ohio’s presidential ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As state lawmakers meet to discuss changing Ohio’s 90-day presidential certification in a special legislative session, the Democratic National Committee said it’ll make a… Read More
Ohio lawmakers return for special session Tuesday; why it’s happening and what to expect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A special session of the Ohio legislature begins today, called by Gov. Mike DeWine to change an election law deadline so President Biden can… Read More
Republican leader says Biden will be on Ohio ballot, but that lawmakers won’t make it happen
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There won’t be legislation that will change the 90-day deadline for Democrats to certify President Biden for Ohio’s fall’s ballot, according to the Republican… Read More
Democrats oppose Senate plan to ensure Biden is on Ohio ballot, while House skips voting on a fix
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s still no fix to a problem in state law that could keep Democratic President Joe Biden off the Ohio ballot this November. A… Read More
Senate President Matt Huffman says Biden will be on Ohio’s fall ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State legislators have until May 9 to change a law that could keep President Joe Biden off the Ohio ballot this fall, because the… Read More
Will Biden be on the ballot in Ohio and Alabama? That’s up to Republicans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign is wrangling with Republican-dominated state governments in Ohio and Alabama to assure he is listed on their fall ballots, as once-mundane… Read More