Karen Kasler

What Races Will Drive Voter Turnout In Ohio?

By & • 16 hours ago
Associated Press

Early voting is now underway in Ohio, which has seen strong Republican wins in the last two midterm election cycles. But many are wondering about the impact of an increase in registered voters in a midterm year that looks good nationwide for Democrats.

Early Voting Is Underway For More Than 8 Million Registered Voters, But Turnout Is Key

By • Oct 10, 2018

Early voting is now underway in Ohio, which has seen strong Republican wins in the last two midterm election cycles. But many are wondering about the impact of an increase in registered voters in a midterm year that looks good nationwide for Democrats.

Ohio Treasurer Candidates Hope To Make Office More Relevant

By • Oct 9, 2018
Ohio Treasurer candidates Democrat Cincinnati attorney Rob Richardson Jr. and Republican Rep. Robert Sprague
Rob Richardson Jr. / Ohio House

The five statewide executive offices will all turn over this year because of term limits on their occupants. The person elected treasurer will oversee Ohio’s $21.5 billion portfolio of investments, and will manage the collection of billions in state revenues.

Watch Live: Final Ohio Governor Debate

By • Oct 8, 2018
Mike DeWine and Richard Cordray
Gary Landers / Associated Press

The third and final debate between the major party candidates for governor gets underway Monday night in Cleveland. And it’s perfect timing – since voter registration closes Tuesday.

Third And Final Debate In Governor's Race Is Monday - Just Before Close Of Voter Registration

By • Oct 7, 2018

The third and final debate between the major party candidates for governor gets underway Monday night in Cleveland. And it’s perfect timing – since voter registration closes tomorrow.

Watch the debate live on the Ohio Debate Commission's website.

State Rep. Sweeney Suddenly Resigns

By • Oct 5, 2018
Ohio House Rep. Martin Sweeney of Cleveland resigned his seat on Thursday.
Martin Sweeney / Facebook

A two term Democratic state representative from Cleveland has suddenly resigned his seat.

Rep. Martin Sweeney’s announcement that he quit the House as of this past Monday comes with more than two months to go in his term, which was likely to include a busy lame duck session after the election.

With Two Months To Go, Cleveland Rep. Martin Sweeney Suddenly Resigns His House Seat

By • Oct 4, 2018

A two term Democratic state representative from Cleveland has suddenly resigned his seat.

Pre-Existing Conditions Lead To Doctor Divide In Governor's Race

By • Oct 4, 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray, left, and Ohio Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine wave to the crowd before a debate at Marietta College on Monday.
Paul Vernon / Associated Press

Some 750 doctors said they’re endorsing Democrat for governor Richard Cordray, breaking with the Ohio State Medical Association, which is backing his Republican opponent Mike DeWine. The doctors split over protections for people with pre-existing health conditions.

Pre-existing Conditions Concerns Leads Doctors' Group To Break With OSMA And Back Cordray

By • Oct 3, 2018

Some 750 doctors say they’re endorsing Democrat for governor Richard Cordray, breaking with the Ohio State Medical Association, which is backing his Republican opponent Mike DeWine. The doctors split over protections for people with pre-existing health conditions.

Cordray, DeWine Talk ECOT, Issue 1 In Second Gubernatorial Debate

By • Oct 2, 2018

The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor met for their second face-to-face debate, this time taking questions from an audience and via social media at Marietta College.

Balderson's Senate Seat Will Remain Unfilled Until After Midterm Election

By • Oct 2, 2018
Troy Balderson, Republican candidate for Ohio's 12th Congressional District, speaks to a crowd of supporters during an election night party Tuesday in Newark, Ohio.
Jay LaPrete / AP

The Republican leader of the Ohio Senate says he’s confident that Central Ohio's new Congressman Troy Balderson will win in November, even as he’s announcing that Balderson’s replacement in the Senate won’t be picked until after the election.

DeWine And Cordray Spar Over Issue 1 And ECOT, Mostly Agree On 'Right To Work'

By • Oct 2, 2018
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Richard Cordray, left, and Ohio Attorney General and Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike DeWine wave to the crowd before a debate at Marietta College on Monday.
Paul Vernon / Associated Press

The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor met for their second face-to-face debate, this time taking questions from an audience and via social media at Marietta College.

The candidates were asked about energy, education, the environment and ECOT, the online charter school that closed earlier this year owing millions of dollars to the state for overinflating student attendance.

Candidates Talk ECOT, Opioids in Second Governor's Race Debate

By • Oct 2, 2018

The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor met for their second face-to-face debate, this time taking questions from an audience and via social media at Marietta College. 

Election 2018: Candidates for Ohio Treasurer

By • Oct 2, 2018

The five statewide executive offices will all turn over this year because of term limits on their occupants. The person elected treasurer will oversee Ohio’s $21.5 billion-dollar portfolio of investments, and will manage the collection of billions in state revenues. 

Candidates For Governor Spar On ECOT, Issue 1 But Mostly Agree On "Right To Work" In Second Debate

By • Oct 1, 2018

The Republican and Democratic candidates for governor met for their second face-to-face debate, this time taking questions from an audience and via social media at Marietta College.

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