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Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone while Rob McColley stands beside him clapping.

Ohio’s Ramaswamy and McColley have long backed near-total abortion bans

Even after Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed a 2023 constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights, GOP gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy and state Senate President Rob McColley remain committed anti-abortion advocates. Audio from a recent rally shows McColley framing the constitutional defeat not as a setback, but as a shift in strategy.

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Sprague, Russo, and more secretary of state candidates weigh in on Trump’s expanded voter database

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the federal government to share Social Security data to build a nationwide voter database. But election officials in Minnesota, Ohio and South Dakota are divided on whether the error-prone tool will protect voter rolls or disenfranchise eligible citizens.

Demonstrators hold signs reading "YES ON ISSUE 1" and "POLITICIANS MAKE TERRIBLE DOCTORS" at an outdoor rally.
Access to abortion care is improving in Ohio, but abortion opponents continue efforts against it

As studies show improvements in access to abortion care in Ohio, abortion opponents both in and outside of the state legislature are attempting to bring more regulations against it.

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks at a podium reading "Lower gas prices. Fully funded roads. Leadership now."
Ohio GOP lawmakers tee up votes for gas tax holiday after Acton, then Ramaswamy, back idea

Ohio Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy introduced his plan Wednesday for a 90-day gas tax holiday. It comes on the heels of Democratic candidate Amy Acton calling for a similar halt to the tax.

Protesters hold signs in front of a building entrance reading "Justice for Pierre!" and "End the war on our Haitian neighbors now!"
Ohio ICE detentions of Haitians have more than doubled after Trump ended protected status

Nearly 75 Haitians living in Ohio have been detained at one of four Ohio detention facilities that contract with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement since President Trump took away their legal protected status on July 27 — a 142.3% increase, according to a new report.

Jon Husted speaks on stage in front of a banner reading "Energy Affordability Summit."
Husted political committee got nearly $500K from a bank he worked for while in office

Ohio U.S. Sen. Jon Husted said joining a regional bank's board as lieutenant governor was just a learning opportunity. State disclosures reveal Heartland Bank went on to pour nearly $492,000 into his political committee.

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Radio Free America: The lessons Democrats can learn from Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk evolved from an internet joke into a political opportunist who recognized that proximity to power was all that mattered.

Dr. Amy Acton gestures while speaking at a podium bearing a sign that reads "DR. AMY ACTON FOR GOVERNOR."
Man accused of lunging toward Ohio Democrat Amy Acton to be arraigned in Mahoning County

The man accused of injuring spectators at an event for Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton will go before judge Tuesday afternoon.

Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone with a raised fist in front of a red campaign sign that reads, “LOWER COSTS. BIGGER PAYCHECKS. VIVEK.”
During bid for governor, Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of his time outside of Ohio

According to a new report, the multibillionaire has spent 79 days away from Ohio this year — including 14 international travel legs — as he faces off against Democrat Amy Acton.

Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy speaks into a microphone.
Vivek Ramaswamy’s luxury jet travel continues to fuel criticism in Ohio governor’s race

Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is using a new private jet to travel to public and private appearances across the country.