Oberlin teacher Janet Garrett was appalled when Ohio’s latest congressional redistricting plan shifted her progressive community into the district represented by Ohio’s most conservative member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Jim Jordan of Champaign County, instead of the Democratic district held by Toledo’s Marcy Kaptur. Garrett, 61, was also appalled when she learned […]
Statewide Times and Dates Set for Early Voting
February 27, 2014 by
Ohioans will be able to vote in person on two Saturdays and no Sundays ahead of this year’s general election, under a statewide early-voting schedule released Tuesday by Secretary of State Jon Husted. Husted said the statewide early-voting hours – a first for an Ohio gubernatorial election – will guarantee every voter in the state […]
Poll: Ohio Voters Back Medical Marijuana, Narrowly Support Same-Sex Marriage
February 26, 2014 by
Ohio voters overwhelmingly approve of medicinal marijuana and narrowly support same-sex marriage, according to a poll released Monday. A Quinnipiac University poll of Ohio voters found 87 percent support the use of medical marijuana while only 11 percent oppose. Ohio voters also narrowly approve of allowing adults to possess small amounts of the drug for […]
Governor Proposes Tax Cuts, Education Program Changes in State of the State
February 25, 2014 by
Saying Ohio has made progress, but is “not at the summit yet,” Gov. John Kasich laid down a series of goals Monday in his State of the State address to further lower taxes, help veterans and increase educational opportunities from pre-kindergarten through college. “Together, we’ve breathed new life into Ohio in just three short years, […]
New Laws Eliminate Voting “Golden Week” and Restrict Unsolicited Absentee Applications
February 24, 2014 by
Gov. John Kasich signed into law Friday changes to Ohio’s election rules on early voting and handling of absentee ballot applications. The administration announced the bill signings with little comment. The bills would take effect in time for the November election. Kasich spokesman Rob Nichols noted that the changes to absentee voting rules will make […]
Candidate Night at Marion Voices of Liberty Meeting
February 19, 2014 by
The Marion Voices of Liberty will hold a Candidate Night on Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 7:00pm. The meeting will be held at the Marion CANDO/Chamber building, 205 West Center Street. The race for the Ohio House District 86 will be featured. Incumbent Dorothy Pelanda and challenger Dan Fogt have been invited to appear. The […]
Poll: Governor’s Race Tightening
February 19, 2014 by
Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald continues to narrow the gap in his probable November match with Ohio Gov. John Kasich, a new poll shows. Quinnipiac University, in survey results released Wednesday morning, found the Republican incumbent leading his likely Democratic challenger, 43 percent to 38 percent The survey did not offer Charlie Earl as a […]
With Full Slate of Candidates, Libertarians Becoming Viable 3rd Party in Ohio
February 10, 2014 by
Elections in Ohio are traditionally two-party affairs, with the alternative parties putting up candidates for a smattering of races. But has Ohio moved toward having three regular participants in its statewide contests? Two political scientists told Northeast Ohio Media Group this week that the the Libertarian Party of Ohio might become a credible third party […]
Kasich, Republicans Starting with Funding Advantage in 2014 Races
February 3, 2014 by
As his re-election push begins, Gov. John Kasich sits on a pile of cash more than five times larger than the one that is supporting Cuyahoga County Executive Ed FitzGerald, his likely Democratic challenger in November. Kasich raised $3.9 million in the final six months of 2013 to top off a war chest that, according […]
Whalen to Run for Marion County Commissioner
January 23, 2014 by
Democrat Robert Whalen has announced his candidacy for Marion County Commissioner in the November 4th general election. In a media release, he says the budget will be the overriding focus of the campaign. “Things are tough. Unemployment is still high and growth in the county is negligible. That has to change. Instead of being reactive […]
