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Where Ohio governor candidates stand on election rules
Elections and votingOhio’s next governor will help shape how, when and under what rules about 8 million registered voters cast ballots.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskOct 5, 2026
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Daily political news from Ohio
The News Desk follows the daily political news in Ohio, from campaign developments to government decisions, sourced from public records and reporting.
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Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsOhio’s governor signed a bill temporarily suspending the state gas tax for 90 days.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskOct 4, 2026
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Ohio governor signs 90-day gas tax suspension
Economy and jobsThe new state law pauses Ohio’s gas tax for 90 days in an effort to reduce fuel costs.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskOct 3, 2026
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Candidate profile: Josh Williams in Ohio’s 9th District
Elections and votingRepublican Josh Williams is among 10 candidates listed for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District general election in 2026.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 28, 2026
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Ohio attorney general accuses 18 providers of Medicaid fraud
Health careNewly filed indictments accuse 18 providers of Medicaid fraud, moving the allegations into the criminal court process.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 27, 2026
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Court allows Ohio citizenship proof rule at BMV
Elections and votingA federal appeals panel reversed an order that had blocked Ohio’s citizenship-document rule for voter registration at BMV offices.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 25, 2026
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Ohio Attorney General’s Office to Upgrade Biometric Platform
Elections and votingNEC announced that the Ohio Attorney General’s Office will move to the Integra-ID 7 biometric platform through a software-as-a-service model.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 24, 2026
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What polls show about Vivek Ramaswamy in Ohio
Elections and votingNo named poll or specific election supports the claim that Ramaswamy’s odds of winning in Ohio reached an all-time low.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 23, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Candidate profile: Daniel Burket in Ohio’s 5th District
Elections and votingDemocrat Daniel Burket is one of eight candidates in Ohio’s contested 5th District U.S. House race in 2026.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 21, 2026
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Wilmington data center proposal off November ballot
Elections and votingWilmington voters will not decide proposed data center regulations through the November ballot.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 19, 2026
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Candidate profile: Kathy Mckinstry in Ohio’s 9th District
Elections and votingKathy Mckinstry is listed with a W affiliation in the contested 2026 general election for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 9, 2026
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David Edward Gedert in Ohio’s 9th District election
Elections and votingGedert is the Libertarian in a 10-candidate field for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskSep 8, 2026
Candidate profile · OH
Ronald E JR Kincaid runs for U.S. Senate in Ohio
Elections and votingDemocrat Ronald E JR Kincaid is among 16 candidates listed in Ohio’s contested 2026 U.S. Senate race.
The Ballot Ohio News DeskAug 30, 2026