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A bipartisan bill would move Ohio’s presidential primary from March to May
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Every four years, during the presidential election season, Ohio’s primary is held in March. Other statewide primaries are generally held in May but in… Read More
After record election year, some LGBTQ lawmakers face a new challenge: GOP majorities
By: Shaylee Ragar | Montana Public Radio
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HELENA, Mont. (Montana Public Radio) — Zooey Zephyr is familiar with the ornate halls of the Montana state Capitol. She was here during the 2021 legislative session, testifying in opposition… Read More
Ohio Election 2022: Robert Sprague and Scott Schertzer run for Ohio Treasurer
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Robert Sprague, the Republican incumbent, and Scott Schertzer, the Democratic candidate, say they have different plans for the office of Ohio Treasurer on issues… Read More
Fighting bogus claims is a growing priority for election offices
By: Associated Press
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WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) – Local election officials preparing for the rapidly approaching midterm elections have one more headache: trying to combat misinformation that can confuse, anger and disenfranchise voters. Some… Read More
Early voting is under way in Ohio for rare August statewide primary
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Early voting is now under way for Ohio’s rare, statewide August primary for state legislative races — which were delayed because of state leaders’… Read More
With Ohio’s legislative primary set, lawmakers working on how to pay for it
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A federal court ruling on Friday sets up an August 2 primary for Ohio House and Senate districts, using maps that were ruled unconstitutionally… Read More
From the Capitol riot to abortion rights, here are the top political stories of 2021
By: Domenico Montanaro | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — This year was supposed to be one of recovery, but it has been far from that. It began with the insurrection at the Capitol, a second… Read More
Unofficial Primary 2020 Results for Athens County
By: Michelle Rotuno-Johnson
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Here are the unofficial results in Athens County for Ohio’s extended primary, according to the county Board of Elections. Only contested races are listed. For Democratic presidential nominee: Joseph… Read More
LaRose: Russian-owned Company Attempted Ohio Election Hack
Ohio’s elections chief says his office detected and thwarted a foreign cyber attack on the day of this month’s election. Secretary of State Frank LaRose says the “relatively unsophisticated” hacking… Read More
Ohio Voters OK 73% of School Tax Issues in Latest Election
By: Associated Press
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – Ohio voters have approved nearly three-quarters of the public school district tax issues that were on ballots for Tuesday’s election. The Ohio School Boards Association says… Read More
Cannabis Ordinances Decided In Nelsonville, Adena Village, Somerset
By: WOUB News Team
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ATHENS (WOUB) — Voters in Nelsonville, Adena Village and Somerset were split on ordinances nullifying the fines for cannabis possession in the city. The Nelsonville ordinance, which passed 430-321, was… Read More
Lawsuit Seeks to Remove Kentucky AG Candidate from Ballot
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A lawsuit is alleging the Republican nominee for Kentucky attorney general has not been a practicing attorney long enough to serve. The suit filed in Jefferson… Read More
Bevin, Beshear Clash on Several Issues at Farm Bureau Forum
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic challenger Andy Beshear have clashed on education and health care policies during a forum before Kentucky’s most influential agricultural group…. Read More
Democratic Candidates Make Pitches to Kentucky Party Leaders
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Three Kentucky Democrats took turns pitching their credentials as the strongest candidate to challenge Republican Gov. Matt Bevin as they appeared before a group of party… Read More
Kasich Unsure How Much He’ll Stump For DeWine
By: John Seewer | Associated Press
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Fresh off a victory in Ohio’s primary election, the Democratic nominee for the state’s top office is reaching out to supporters of outgoing Republican Gov. John… Read More
The OUtlet: Season 6, Episode 8
By: Abby Grisez
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This is the November 7, 2017 broadcast of The OUtlet from WOUB News. This week is our election special. OUtlet reporters break down the Meigs County Jail Levy, Issue 2,… Read More
Love Trumps Hate
By: Mallory Golski
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ATHENS, OHIO– On Wednesday afternoon, Athens community members Loran Marsan and Jolena Hansbarger solidified their three-year long relationship by tying the knot. Their location of choice? The steps of… Read More