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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
Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — It wasn’t the red wave many top Republicans predicted, but the GOP eked out enough wins in contested seats to gain control of the House of… Read More
What the media got right and wrong covering the 2022 midterms
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Leading up to the midterms, many news outlets projected major gains for Republicans, driven in part by polls that showed the economy as voters’ top concern…. 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
Ohio Republicans build on supermajority with unconstitutional state legislative district maps
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There’s a new chapter in Ohio’s redistricting saga after Republicans picked up even more seats in the Ohio House and Ohio Senate using district… Read More
A look at why Ohio Democrats won statewide races in only three of Ohio’s 88 counties
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republicans won big in Ohio, as they have in midterm elections going back to 1994 — with the exception of a Democratic wave year… Read More
Ohio Democrats win five of 15 Congressional seats, but have a tough night in Statehouse races
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — While there were lots of reports of long lines, turnout is expected to be around half of Ohio’s 8 million registered voters. And if… Read More
Nearly three-quarters of Ohio voters say ‘yes’ on a pair of constitutional amendments
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Voters overwhelmingly approved two constitutional amendments — one dealing with cash bail, and the other clarifying who can vote in local elections. Both Issues… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Harrison County
HARRISON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Harrison County. Voters in Jewett Village approved a Jewett Village Street Expense –… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Belmont County
BELMONT COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Belmont County. Republican Jerry Echemann earned a position as County Commissioner with 69%… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Coshocton County
COSHOCTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Coshocton County. Grant Daugherty earned a position as County Auditor, with 59% of… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Tuscarawas County
TUSCARAWAS COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Tuscarawas County. Republican Kristin Zemis earned a position as County Commissioner with 71%… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Guernsey County
GUERNSEY COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Guernsey County. Republican Cory Johnson earned a position as auditor with 72% of… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Monroe County. Republican Mick Schumacher earned a position as County Commissioner with 78.58%… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Jackson County
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Jackson County. Voters in Jackson County approved a Senior Citizens Levy – Renewal of… Read More
Here are the unofficial 2022 general election results for Gallia County
GALLIA COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Gallia County. Incumbent Republican Robbie Jacks kept the position as Gallia County Auditor… Read More
J.D. Vance wins Ohio’s U.S. Senate race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican J.D. Vance has won his bid for Ohio’s U.S. Senate seat, defeating Democrat Tim Ryan, according to the AP, in a hotly-contested race… Read More
Ohio Republicans sweep races for statewide executive offices
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Every Republican statewide executive officeholder in Ohio won his bid for re-election in a full sweep of the executive offices; governor, attorney general, secretary… Read More
Ohio Election 2022: Mike DeWine and Nan Whaley run for Ohio Governor
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The race for Ohio governor, between Democratic candidate Nan Whaley and Republican incumbent Mike DeWine, has seen the candidates carry out two different strategies…. Read More
Ohio Election 2022: Frank LaRose and Chelsea Clark run for Ohio Secretary of State
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The integrity of Ohio’s elections and the future of the state’s redistricting process have been key issues in the race for secretary of state… Read More
Ohio Election 2022: Dave Yost and Jeff Crossman run for Ohio Attorney General
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Republican incumbent Dave Yost and Democratic candidate Jeff Crossman say the way the state defends Ohio’s abortion laws and fights corruption are among the… 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
The bellwether districts to watch that could determine control of Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Republicans are heavily favored to take back control of the House, likely breaking Democrats of full control in Washington. That’s largely because of the difficult national… Read More
The new role dark money is playing in campaigns for Ohio’s top court
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — This year will be the first general election when justices running for the Ohio Supreme Court will have their political party designation on the… Read More
Ohio Election 2022: Three Supreme Court races critical in upcoming abortion, redistricting cases
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Nearly half the Ohio Supreme Court is on this fall’s statewide ballot – three of seven seats, all of which are currently occupied by… Read More