Politics & Elections Archives

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Lost All Credibility When He Repeatedly Voted for Illegally Gerrymandered Maps

Now he’s pitching a proposal that would have lawmakers draft redistricting reform based on an “Iowa plan” that leaves lawmakers with final authority

by David Dewitt, Ohio Capital Journal August 2, 2024January 23, 2025

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine Opposes Anti-Gerrymandering Reform Heading to Voters in November

“The disinformation from the governor today is insulting to everyone in Ohio,” said retired Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor in a statement with Citizens Not Politicians.

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal August 1, 2024July 16, 2025

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Bernie Moreno Says Migrants “Destroyed” Ohio Cities But Won’t Clarify Which Cities or How

A Moreno campaign ad claims, “Brown and Biden won’t keep your family safe”

by Marty Schladen, The Ohio Capital Journal July 29, 2024September 8, 2024

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Ohio’s Voter Purge “Disproportionately Targets Voters of Color,” Civil Rights Organizations Say

Last month, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose published a list of 158,857 inactive voter registration who were eligible to be removed from the Statewide Voter Registration Database.

by Megan Henry, Ohio Capital Journal July 25, 2024January 30, 2025

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Signatures Certified: Ohio Anti-Gerrymandering amendment on its Way to November Ballot

“This certification is a historic step towards restoring fairness in Ohio’s electoral process,” retired Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor said

by Susan Tebben, The Ohio Capital Journal July 24, 2024October 10, 2024

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What We Know About J.D. Vance’s Legislative Action on Criminal Justice

On immigration and more, Vance has defended and legislated former President Donald Trump’s policy goals.

by Doug Livingston, The Marshall Project - Cleveland July 23, 2024June 5, 2025

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Republican VP Nominee J.D. Vance Rallies Hometown Ohio Crowd in Middletown

Ohio Sen. George Lang ominously kicked off the event by saying, “I’m afraid (if) we lose this one, it’s going to take a civil war to save the country”