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Poll workers for Aug. 8 special election are still needed in many Ohio counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you’re not busy Aug. 8, chances are good that your local board of elections might need your help. That’s Election Day for the special… Read More
Ohio’s major political party chairs discuss their strategies to get out the vote on Issue 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When early voting for the Aug. 8 election began in Ohio last week, there were lines at some polling places. The only question on… Read More
Abortion rights supporters file signatures to get an amendment to Ohio voters in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Groups that support reproductive rights submitted more than 700,000 signatures to put an amendment guaranteeing access to abortion in Ohio before voters in November…. Read More
Backers of an Ohio abortion amendment prepare to submit petitions for the November ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Advocates for reproductive rights spent the weekend making their last big push collecting petition signatures. The coalition must turn in 414,000 valid signatures to… Read More
The Supreme Court has rejected the Independent State Legislature theory
WASHINGTON (NPR) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that state constitutions can protect voting rights in federal elections and state courts can enforce those provisions, in a key opinion… Read More
Ohio elections officials run into issues as they prepare for the August vote they opposed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio’s boards of elections are getting prepared for an August special election they didn’t anticipate, after a state law that took effect last month… Read More
New ID rules and deadlines kick in as Ohio’s early voting begins
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Early voting is set to begin Tuesday under Ohio’s sweeping new election law, which includes strict photo ID requirements for voting, among other changes. Registration for the May 2… Read More
The August vote on 60% voter approval for Ohio constitutional amendments appears dead for now
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Republican-backed plan to put a proposal requiring 60% voter approval for Ohio constitutional amendments before voters in a special election in August may… Read More
The plan to require 60% approval for Ohio constitutional amendments could get an August vote
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Groups are gathering signatures for a constitutional amendment on reproductive rights they hope to get on the ballot in November. Meanwhile, a hearing is… Read More
Ohio’s Secretary of State Frank LaRose plans to standardize election data in an aim to boost trust
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose unveiled legislation Wednesday that would clarify and standardize the way election data is organized, stored and shared across the state,… Read More
Outgoing Republican congressman discusses how his party and U.S. politics have changed
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — When the new session of Congress gavels in next week, dozens of lawmakers won’t be returning to the chamber. Republican Rodney Davis is one of them…. Read More
How GOP state supreme court wins could change state policies and who runs Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — In the next year, state courts around the country will weigh in on abortion rights, redistricting and voting access. Unlike U.S. Supreme Court justices, who are… Read More
Why elections are not over until the votes are certified
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Voting has ended, and most winners have been declared. But even after all states finish counting and reviewing the votes, the 2022 midterm general elections are… Read More
How media outlets accurately call races on election night
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — On Election Night, media outlets will project winners in most states before all of the vote tallies are final. How do news organizations project which candidates… Read More
Election officials worry about potential poll worker interference this November
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — America relies on hundreds of thousands of temporary workers to staff the polls during elections. But with misinformation running rampant in certain corners, officials worry some… Read More
Nan Whaley blasts Ohio’s gun policies as law that reduces training for armed teachers takes effect
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A law that slashes the training requirements for armed personnel in Ohio schools is in effect, three months after it was signed by Gov…. Read More
Ohio elections officials being hit with requests for lots of records from the 2020 vote
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) – Despite no credible claims of problems with the November 2020 vote in Ohio, dozens of huge requests for voting records from that election are… Read More
Record low turnout and incumbent upsets mark historic Ohio August primary
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The statewide primary for state legislative races — which could cost Ohio up to $25 million — saw a voter turnout of just 7.9%…. Read More
Baldridge receives the GOP nod in Ohio’s 90th House District race, according to unofficial Primary Election results
Rep. Brian Baldridge earned the GOP’s nomination for Ohio’s 90th House District without much stress, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s Primary Election. The incumbent bested challenger Calvin Robinson with… Read More
Kick wins the GOP nomination for Ohio’s 98th House District, according to unofficial Primary Election results
Rep. Darrell Kick earned the GOP’s nomination for Ohio’s 98th House District, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s Primary Election. The incumbent earned 2,898 votes to challenger Scott Pulling’s 2,207…. Read More
Debate is forming around two statewide ballot issues in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State leaders are preparing to make their arguments for and against two ballot issues set to be decided by voters this November. The issues… Read More
Some Ohio voters who think they are independent might be shocked to learn they are not
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — If you ask people what their party affiliation is, they might tell you they are an independent or unaffiliated voter but that might not… Read More
Democrats running for Ohio governor pitch their approach to pressing issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When Democrats in Ohio cast their primary ballots for governor in this May 3 election, they’ll have to choose between two southwest Ohio former… Read More
Democrats fail to hold Ohio redistricting meeting without Republican support
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission attempted to hold a meeting in the Ohio Statehouse but failed to gain the required support of… Read More
Ohio Senate leader suggests COVID funds could pay for second primary after maps are approved
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A primary for just Ohio House and Senate races will be set later this year, after Republicans on the redistricting commission failed to pass… Read More