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Vendor Says Ohio, Pennsylvania Ballot Backlogs Caught Up
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The vendor responsible for the printing and mailing of 2.4 million delayed ballots across Ohio and Pennsylvania says it is all caught up. Cleveland-based Midwest Direct… Read More
Some Fear Ohio’s Shortened Canvass Period Could Lead To Voter Disenfranchisement
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Some Democratic state lawmakers want to know why Republican Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is shortening the amount of time counties can have… Read More
Debate Commission To Mute Candidates’ Mics At Start Of Each Segment
This decision comes after a chaotic first debate that was widely criticized for its largely unstructured nature. President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are set to face off on Thursday.
Trump Rails Against ‘Fauci And These Idiots’ In Campaign Call
The president’s remarks came during a call intended to discuss strategy for the Nov. 3 election.
What Happens If There Are Power Outages On Election Day?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — On Election Day two years ago, wind gusts knocked out power for at least part of the day in four Northeast Ohio counties. What… Read More
Ex-House Speaker Runs For Reelection Despite Federal Charges
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Rep. Larry Householder’s name will be on the ballot Election Day as the disgraced Ohio lawmaker intends to serve his district for another term. This… Read More
Vendor Blames Higher Than Expected Demand For Delayed Mail-In Ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A direct mail company that’s been hired to print and distribute absentee ballots to Ohioans who requested them has not been able to get them to voters as fast… Read More
Early In-Person Voting Underway For Much Of Ohio Valley
CHRISTIAN COUNTY, Ky. (OVR) — Christian County Clerk Mike Kem in western Kentucky has already seen COVID-19 enter his doors — three of his employees are currently isolated with the virus…. Read More
Ohio Supreme Court Candidates Square Off On Issues, Ethics
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Way down at the bottom of the Ohio ballot are two important races – two seats on the Ohio Supreme Court. These are non-partisan races… Read More
Debate Set For WVa. Gov. Jim Justice, Dem Challenger Salango
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (AP) — West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice and Democratic challenger Ben Salango are set to participate in their only scheduled debate before the Nov. 3 election. The… Read More
Near Record Number of Voters Registered In Ohio For 2020 Election
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are now more registered voters in Ohio than in the last dozen years, but the total didn’t set a record. There are 8,073,417… Read More
Ohio Officials: Some Ballots Reported Incorrect May Be Right
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Officials in Ohio say some of the nearly 50,000 absentee ballots reported last week to be incorrect may have been correct after all, but replacement ballots… Read More
4 Takeaways From The Mike Pence-Kamala Harris Vice Presidential Debate
Wednesday’s debate, by 2020 standards, was normal. The candidates ignored questions and defended Biden’s and Trump’s records, but it was the fly that created buzz.
Trump Says He Won’t Participate In Virtual Debate As Commission Changes Format
The president called the format “a waste of time.” The commission made the decision “to protect the health and safety of all involved.”
Some Ohio Voters Report Receiving Damaged Ballots
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohioans who have been waiting for their mail-in ballots are starting to open up their postal boxes to find them. But some might be in… Read More
5 Questions Ahead Of The Pence-Harris Vice Presidential Debate
It’s the showdown many have been waiting for — the debate between Vice President Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris. Pence needs to right the ship, while Harris has to deflect charges of socialism.
What Happens If A Voter Insists On Entering A Polling Place Without Wearing A Mask?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Ohioans go to the polls to vote early in person, they are asked to wear a mask. If they don’t have one, polls… Read More
Lines Long As Early Voting Begins Amid Pandemic Precautions
NORWOOD, Ohio (AP) — Early voting has begun in Ohio, again looming as a potential swing state, but this time in a pandemic-altered election. Elections officials are hoping voters will… Read More
Ohio Secretary Of State Allowing Limited Drop Boxes
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is allowing more drop boxes but they are must be on the property of local boards of elections. Late… Read More
The Election And A Fresh Obamacare Challenge Loom Over New Supreme Court Term
The new term, which begins Monday, will see eight justices, not the usual nine. And because of COVID-19, once again the justices will gather by telephone hookup to hear the arguments.
A Pandemic Voter’s Guide For Ohio
ATHENS, Ohio (OVR) — The coronavirus pandemic has forced elections officials to expand options for voters in November’s general election. This means you will have more ways to vote, including… Read More
Far-Right Activists Charged Over Robocalls That Allegedly Targeted Minority Voters
The robocalls came from a nonexistent group and falsely warned recipients that voting by mail would result in being “finessed into giving your private information to the man.”
Fewer People May Vote By Mail Than Expected
This summer, experts expected more than half of all Americans to vote by mail. Recent polls seem to indicate the number to be significantly lower, which could mean extraordinary lines in some places.
LISTEN: Shouting, Interruptions Detract From Policy Issues In Presidential Debate
President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden met for their first presidential debate Tuesday night in Cleveland. The debate quickly turned into chaos. The second debate is set for Oct. 15.
Appeals Court Rules Secretary Of State Does Not Have To Allow Electronic Absentee Ballot Requests
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — An appeals court has ruled Secretary of State Frank LaRose does not have to allow online absentee ballot requests for Ohioans who want to… Read More
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