Politics & Elections Archives

Republican SAVE Act Will Make It Much Harder for Ohioans and Millions Across U.S. to Vote

It’s not just simple voter ID. It would require a passport or birth, marriage, name-change, and/or divorce documentation to be able to vote.

by Marilou Johanek, Ohio Capital Journal March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Ohio News

Ohio House Votes to Stamp Out Ranked Choice Voting Before It Begins

Two cities, Lakewood and Cleveland Heights, have been considering whether to put the practice on the ballot.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

Ohio News

Kamala Harris Talks Trump, the Power of Community, and Mid-Term Elections at Playhouse Square

Congress has “abdicated its responsibility to the American people,” Harris, who’s on a nationwide book tour, said at Playhouse Square. The upcoming elections will hopefully “bring back a semblance of balance.”

by Brian Lumley February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

Cleveland News

Eyeing Easy Re-election, Chris Ronayne Promises Growth for Cuyahoga County in Second Term

“I’ve fought good fights. Some we win, some we lose,” Ronayne told Scene. “But I can always look at myself in the mirror and say I’m fighting for the people.”

by Mark Oprea February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

Ohio News

Some in Ohio’s Marijuana Industry Oppose New Attempt to Overturn Hemp Ban, Marijuana Restrictions

As a referendum effort begins collecting signatures to get on the ballot, some groups say the new changes will work just fine.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

Ohio News

Incumbent Democrats Hold Huge Cash Advantage in Ohio’s Competitive Congressional Seats

Marcy Kaptur, Emilia Sykes and Greg Landsman have outraised opponents by sizable margins.

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Ohio News

A Dem Candidate for Ohio Attorney General Faces Backlash, Stands by Comments About Trump

“I want to tell you what I mean when I say I am going to kill Donald Trump,” Elliot Forhan said in a video posted to his Facebook page. “I mean I’m going to obtain a conviction” that would lead to capital punishment.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Ohio News

New Ohio Election Integrity Commission Begins to Take Shape

The commission will replace Ohio’s existing campaign finance watchdog agency

by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal December 31, 2025December 31, 2025

Cleveland News

Lauren Welch Running for Ohio State Representative Seat

After just three months as Cleveland City Council’s Ward 3 rep, Welch is campaigning for Ohio House District 20.

by Mark Oprea December 29, 2025December 29, 2025

Politics & Elections

Amid Mamdani’s Rise, Cleveland’s DSA Chapter is Trying to Capitalize on Momentum

Democratic socialist Tanmay Shah’s Cleveland City Council win has proved there’s energy on the local level too, organizers say, pointing to growing membership ranks.

by Mark Oprea December 3, 2025December 3, 2025

News & Views

Tanmay Shah Wins Ward 12 Council Race, Unseats Incumbent Danny Kelly

The Democratic Socialist candidate edged Kelly by nine votes after final mail-in ballots and provisionals were counted. A recount, which officials doubt will change the result, will come next.

by Mark Oprea November 25, 2025November 25, 2025