Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal, Author at Cleveland Scene

Outside Groups Pour Hundreds of Millions Into Ohio Races for Governor, U.S. Senate

The race between Jon Husted and Sherrod Brown is the most expensive Senate race in the country, with outside groups spending more than $325 million.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Ohio News

Vice President JD Vance Backs Vivek Ramaswamy Amid Attack Ad Blowback

“I have to admit that I’m a little bit disgusted when I see Republicans across the country who are whining more about that advertisement than they are about what the congressional Democrats and other Democrats want to do to the United States of America.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal October 22, 2026October 22, 2026

Acton’s Brother Condemns Attack Ad Featuring Their Estranged Mom in Ohio Governor Race

Donna Arthur is estranged from Acton and her brother Philip Stearns. As a child, Acton claimed Arthur’s husband sexually abused her, and when the case went to court Arthur sided with her husband.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Early Vote Way Up Compared to 2022, But Absentee Ballot Requests Are Down

This year, 194,841 Ohioans have cast a ballot in person during the first week of early voting, or nearly four times as many as the previous cycle.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal October 16, 2026October 16, 2026

Ohio News

Ramaswamy Loans Campaign $5 Million More as Acton Outpaces Him With Donors

Acton’s campaign nearly doubled Ramaswamy’s contributions in September, but the Republican’s personal loans put his campaign ahead

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal October 14, 2026October 14, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Lawmakers Approve 90-Day Gas Tax Holiday Just Weeks Ahead of Election

Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton proposed the tax break first, and Republican state leaders quickly co-opted the idea.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal October 1, 2026October 1, 2026

Ohio News

Gas Tax Holiday Proposal Gets First Hearing in Ohio Senate

Amy Acton first floated the idea which was then picked up by Vivek Ramaswamy and Ohio Republicans. Some state senators question the timing around the election.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Ohio News

What’s Going On With Your Power Bill and What Ohio’s Candidates for Governor Will Do About It

Most of Ohio has seen utility costs climb year over year. Cleveland led the pack with a 28.1% increase.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 23, 2026September 23, 2026

Ohio News

Bipartisan Lawmakers Urge Ohio Dept. of Transportation to Halt, Revoke Flock Permits

“Our roads belong to the public,” Reps. Rader, Dean, Brewer, and Pizzulli wrote. “They should not be used to quietly construct a statewide tracking network around the public.”

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 11, 2026September 11, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Democratic Candidate for Governor Amy Acton Refuses to Debate Vivek Ramaswamy

Acton is focused on “talking with Ohioans, not platforming a scam artist who spreads baseless lies about her and her family,” her campaign said.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Ohio News

Federal Court Blocks Ohio’s Proof of Citizenship Requirements for Voter Registration

The arguments hinge on the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 — commonly known as the Motor Voter Act because it required vehicle registration offices to help people register to vote.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio Lawmakers Introduce Sweeping New Data Center Legislation

It’s a significant revision of state policy that touches tax breaks, nondisclosure agreements, water use and testing, utility billing, and potential impacts on local governments.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal June 10, 2026June 10, 2026