Ohio Politics

Democratic Party Announces A ‘Virtual Roll Call’ To Nominate Biden & Meet Ohio Ballot Deadline

Under Ohio law, political parties must confirm their presidential candidates 90 days before the general election on Aug. 7. While…

6 months ago

Ohio Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, 24th State To Permit Use

Ohio is now one of the 24 states in the United States to legalize recreational marijuana after Tuesday's ballot measure…

1 year ago

Ohio Approves Constitutional Amendment Protecting Abortion Rights

On Tuesday, Ohio voters approved an amendment to the state's constitution protecting the right to an abortion and reproductive health…

1 year ago

Targeting Abortion Rights, Ohio GOP Pushes To End Citizens’ Right To Amend State Constitution With Simple Majority

In May, Ohio Republicans passed a measure that created an August 8 election, when constituents will decide whether to end…

1 year ago

Right-Wing Protestors Shout Nazi Slogans At Ohio Drag Show

Nazi sympathizers and white supremacists protested on Tuesday outside a Wadsworth, Ohio, drag queen story hour. Many right-wing protestors shouted…

2 years ago

Rep. Tim Ryan Roasts J.D. Vance At Ohio Senate Debate

Ohio U.S. Senate candidates Tim Ryan (D) and J.D. Vance (R) faced off in a contentious debate on Monday night.…

2 years ago

Song Linked To QAnon Conspiracy Theorists Played During Trump’s Rally Speech

Former President Donald Trump spoke to supporters on Saturday over background music that appears to be a song linked to…

2 years ago

GOP Senate Candidate J.D. Vance Denies He Wants Women To Stay In Abusive Marriages After Explosive Statements

Trump-backed Ohio Senate candidate J.D. Vance (R) clarified his comments after receiving backlash from critics saying he advocated for women…

2 years ago

Gerson Fuentes, Man Accused Of Raping 10-Year-Old Ohio Girl, Indicted

Gerson Fuentes, the man accused of raping and impregnating a 10-year-old Ohio girl who had to travel out of state…

2 years ago

10-Year-Old Ohio Rape Victim Story Proved True After Republicans Claimed It Was Made Up

The story of a 10-year-old rape victim who left Ohio for Indiana to have an abortion made national news after…

2 years ago

GOP Ohio State Rep. Jean Schmidt Says She Open To Considering Outlawing Birth Control

Ohio state Rep. Jean Schmidt said that she would consider a conversation about outlawing contraception following the Supreme Court's overturning…

2 years ago

10-Year-Old Girl Denied Abortion In Ohio, Forced To Travel To Indiana

A 10-year-old rape victim traveled to Indiana for an abortion after being denied the procedure in Ohio following the Supreme…

2 years ago

Ohio Bill To Require Genital Examination For Athletes Suspected Of Being Trans Advances

A new Ohio bill that would allow for genital exams to be administered if the sex of a student was…

2 years ago

Jan. 6 Participant J.R. Majewski Wins GOP Primary To Challenge Longest-Serving Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur

A January 6 rally participant who has QAnon ties won his primary on Tuesday night and is running for a…

3 years ago

J.D. Vance Wins Ohio’s Republican Senate Primary After Trump Endorsement

Trump-endorsed candidate J.D. Vance was named the winner in Ohio's highly contested Republican Senate primary on Tuesday night. Vance beat…

3 years ago

Ohio Rep. Jean Schmidt Calls Pregnancy Resulting From Rape An ‘Opportunity’

A female Republican lawmaker from Ohio sparked outrage after making controversial comments about pregnancy resulting from rape. State Rep. Rich…

3 years ago

Trump Endorses JD Vance In Ohio Senate Primary

Ex-marine and author J.D. Vance received former President Donald Trump's stamp of approval on Friday in Ohio's contentious Republican Senate…

3 years ago

Ohio Supreme Court Rejects GOP-Gerrymandered Congressional Maps For Third Time

The Ohio Supreme Court rejected the third effort of state House and Senate maps drawn by state Republicans in a…

3 years ago

GOP Rep. Anthony Gonzalez Retires Calling Trump A ‘Cancer’ On The Party

Rep. Anthony Gonzalez (R-Ohio), one of ten Republican House members to vote for former President Donald Trump’s impeachment, is retiring.…

3 years ago

Shontel Brown Wins Democratic Primary For Ohio House Seat Beating Progressive Nina Turner

On Tuesday, Shontel Brown won Ohio's 11th Congressional District's Democratic primary, defeating progressive contender Nina Turner. "THANK YOU EVERYONE! November…

3 years ago