After a widespread loss for Democrats countywide in November, some local leaders are conceding that Portage County is Republican now. Portage is one of about a half-dozen or so counties that's have pushed Ohio to the right.

Only five of Cleveland City Council's 17 seats are held by women, despite women making up 51% of the city's population.

School districts like Strongsville are doing some soul searching after levies failed in November, while others are facing the prospect of having to make further cuts.

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Environmental advocates expect recent federal investments in clean energy in Ohio to be largely protected, but the approach to clean energy may change under the new administration.

Challenger Robert Schleper leads incumbent Jack Schron by 17 votes in District 6.

Some Kent State University students say they are pleased with former President Donald Trump's win in the 2024 election. Others, however, raise concerns about the future.

Many non-voters say they're disenchanted with the current political system.

Democrats won most of the contested races in the county. One charter amendment passed while another failed, according to unofficial results from the Summit County Board of Elections.