You are viewing the "voting" Archives
![Signs promoting campaigns line the lawn in front of the Franklin County Board Of Elections in North Columbus.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-2-1-e1697688681227-900x422.webp)
Ohio Senate passes GOP-backed campaign finance proposal on foreign money
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The Ohio Senate voted 25-7 along party lines on Wednesday to advance a fast-tracked dark money proposal that bans foreign contributions to campaigns for… Read More
![Voting machines sit empty in anticipation of election day](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/voting_machines_2_credit_konik-e1657143813810-900x422.png)
Ohio’s March primary highlights a fracturing GOP House and state races riddled with party infighting
By: Samantha Hendrickson | AP
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Despite wielding power in both chambers of the state Legislature, Ohio’s Republican lawmakers are far from coasting through this March primary as incumbents face challengers from… Read More
![Attorney General Dave Yost](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/dave_yost-e1551470701969-900x422.jpg)
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost opposes speeding up the timeline for a lawsuit over the proposed voting rights amendment
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Republican Attorney General Dave Yost told the Ohio Supreme Court on Monday that rushing a lawsuit filed against him by a coalition of civil rights organizations seeking to… Read More
![Voters line up in Columbus at Franklin County's early voting center on the first day of early in-person voting for the August special election.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/download-1-1-e1689194697607-900x422.webp)
A lawsuit has been filed against Ohio’s attorney general over his rejection of an amendment to change election laws
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group that wants to change election laws —including repealing some of them— s suing Attorney General Dave Yost in the Ohio Supreme Court… Read More
![Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at a press conference announcing the settlement with Centene.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/yost_at_pbm_lawsuit_press_conf_pic_1_0-e1623703617982-900x422.jpg)
Ohio’s attorney general rejects a voting-rights coalition’s ballot petition for a 2nd time
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A coalition of voting-rights groups is vowing to fight on after Ohio Republican Attorney General Dave Yost issued his second rejection Thursday of petition language it… Read More
![Voters line up in Columbus at Franklin County's early voting center on the first day of early in-person voting for the August special election.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/download-1-1-e1689194697607-900x422.webp)
A group resubmits its proposal to change some Ohio voting laws, including required voter photo ID
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A group that wants to get rid of new voting laws requiring photo ID and limiting ballot drop boxes to one per county has… Read More
![Poll workers wait for voters in Franklin County, Ohio behind a door that has a voting today sign taped to it](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img-5094-scaled-e1659541443501-900x422.jpg)
A judge has found Ohio’s new election law constitutional, including a strict photo ID requirement
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A federal judge has upheld as constitutional provisions of the sweeping election law that Ohio put in place last year, rejecting a Democratic law firm’s challenge… Read More
![A picture of the statehouse with a year in review 2023 graphic in front](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/download-5-e1704211572462-900x422.webp)
2023 Year in Review: Ohio lawmakers get new district maps again, and more change could be coming
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Gerrymandering was once again a watch word in Ohio politics this year, as lawmakers had to draw new maps to replace the ones used because… Read More
![Chairman Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, speaks during a House Select Subcommittee hearing on the Coronavirus pandemic investigation of the origins of COVID-19](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23314737606682-e1699914562795-900x422.jpg)
A dozen Republicans and 2 Democrats are running to replace Brad Wenstrup in Congress
By: Howard Wilkinson | WVXU
Posted on:
CINCINNATI (WVXU) — As expected, an open U.S. House seat vacated by Rep. Brad Wenstrup for one of the most heavily Republican districts in Ohio has drawn a double-digit crowd… Read More
![Poll workers wait for voters in Franklin County, Ohio behind a door that has a voting today sign taped to it](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img-5094-scaled-e1659541443501-900x422.jpg)
Ohio’s March primary ballot is set, with the presidential and U.S. Senate races leading the way
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The ballot for the March primary is set, with the filing deadline for candidates closing on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Six Republicans and three Democrats… Read More
![Supporters of Issue 1, an amendment to guarantee abortion and reproductive rights in Ohio's constitution, cheer as the race is called.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/download-6-e1699913116596-900x422.webp)
Redistricting proposal backers say Ohio lawmakers’ reaction to Issue 1 shows need for change
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Supporters of a proposal to change the way the state does redistricting point out that since Ohio voters approved an amendment to enshrine abortion… Read More
![Jennifer Brunner answers a question during a debate at the City Club of Cleveland, April 13, 2010](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/AP23312784879206-e1699588059522-900x422.jpg)
An Ohio Supreme Court justice sues over a law requiring certain judicial candidates to use party labels
By: Julie Carr Smyth | AP
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A top jurist and former elections chief in Ohio has sued two state officials over a recently passed law that requires certain judicial candidates to declare… Read More
![Signs promoting campaigns line the lawn in front of the Franklin County Board Of Elections in North Columbus.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-2-1-e1697688681227-900x422.webp)
How did your county vote on Issue 1 and Issue 2?
By: WOUB News Team
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Voters in Ohio passed both Issue 1 and Issue 2 during Tuesday night’s General Election, according to unofficial results. Issue 1 enshrines abortion and reproductive rights into… Read More
![A graphic highlighting Jackson County for the 2023 general election](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/nw_2023_election_jackson-900x422.png)
Here are the unofficial 2023 General Election results for Jackson County
By: WOUB News Team
Posted on:
JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio (WOUB) – Here are the unofficial results for contested races and local issues in Jackson County. John C. Dupree earned a position as Wellston City Auditor with… Read More
![A ballot box has election results coming out of it with an american flag in the background.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/shutterstock_1818888026-e1699391782734-900x422.jpg)
Here’s where you can find unofficial results for Ohio’s 2023 General Election as they come in
By: WOUB News Team
Posted on:
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Voters will decide a constitutional amendment on abortion and reproductive rights and a law on legalizing recreational marijuana for Ohio’s 2023 Election Day. To see unofficial… Read More
![Voters line up in Columbus at Franklin County's early voting center on the first day of early in-person voting for the August special election.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/download-1-1-e1689194697607-900x422.webp)
Early turnout for Ohio’s election on abortion and marijuana issues outpaces early vote in August
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — County boards of elections closed their early voting centers after the only weekend of voting to prepare for the Ohio Election Day on Tuesday,… Read More
![A green sign on the left supports Issue 1 and a red sign on the right opposes issue 2](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-9-1-e1698329332635-900x422.webp)
Prosecutors urge Ohioans to reject Issue 2 for reasons that supporters say are “out of touch”
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Opponents of Issue 2, the proposal that would legalize and tax marijuana use and sale for Ohioans over 21, say there are many problems… Read More
![A green sign on the left supports Issue 1 and a red sign on the right opposes issue 2](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-9-1-e1698329332635-900x422.webp)
Prosecutors urge Ohioans to reject Issue 2 for reasons that supporters say are “out of touch”
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Opponents of Issue 2, the proposal that would legalize and tax marijuana use and sale for Ohioans over 21, say there are many problems… Read More
![Poll workers wait for voters in Franklin County, Ohio behind a door that has a voting today sign taped to it](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img-5094-scaled-e1659541443501-900x422.jpg)
Democrats want to know about 27,000 Ohio voter registration removals, but LaRose says it’s the law
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Democratic lawmakers are calling on Republican Secretary of State Frank LaRose to restore 27,000 voter registrations removed from the rolls last month, which his office… Read More
![Gov. Mike DeWine stands with opponents of Issue 1 and the Susan B. Anthony organization before volunteers went canvassing door to door](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-15-e1698783590516-900x422.webp)
Promises being made and politics being played in the final days of early voting on Issue 1
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — As the end of early voting and election day come closer, both supporters and opponents of Issue 1 are making their final pitches and… Read More
![Demonstrators in the Ohio statehouse, one is holding a sign up that reads minority rule is unacceptable](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/npr.brightspotcdn-e1690984388278-900x422.webp)
The cost for Ohio’s August special election to decide the 60% voter approval amendment goes up
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The cost of the August special election in which voters defeated an amendment to make it harder to change Ohio’s constitution has increased to $18… Read More
![A poll worker helps a voter to a machine at Franklin County's early voting center in Columbus on Sunday, March 15. In-person voting for the March 17 primary was cancelled the next day and the mail-in deadline was extended to April 28.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_3537-e1592363438992-900x422.jpeg)
Early votes in Ohio’s Nov. 7 election on reproductive rights and marijuana are up over August’s vote
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With just over a week of early voting left before election day on Nov. 7, the numbers are ahead of where they were for the… Read More
![Columbus-area residents Beth and Kyle Long head into the Franklin County Early Vote Center in the rain.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-10-e1698607050120-900x422.webp)
As Ohioans vote on Issue 1, DeWine hopes to thwart it by promising to relax six-week abortion ban
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Early voting continues for the Nov. 7 election, which includes Issue 1, the abortion access and reproductive rights amendment. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine says Issue… Read More
![Members of the Ohio Senate Government Oversight Committee hear testimony on a new map of state congressional districts.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AP23278796175736-e1696559399874-900x422.jpg)
A typo has delayed signature gathering for the group backing Ohio’s citizens redistricting panel
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — It’s back to the drawing board again for the group trying to change the redistricting process of drawing congressional and state legislative district maps through… Read More
![Voters in Franklin County line up to cast provisional ballots on the last weekend of early voting in November 2022.](https://woub.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/download-6-e1698103258931-900x422.webp)
Nearly a third of provisional ballots in Ohio’s August special election were tossed for lack of ID
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
Posted on:
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — The percentage of provisional ballots that were rejected in the August special election was the highest it had been in statewide votes over the… Read More
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- > >
- 11
- Next Page »