Ohio Senate

Companion bills in the Ohio House and Senate would require public schools to adopt policies allowing students to be released for religious education.

Ohio's 13th congressional district, which covers all of Summit County and parts of Stark and Portage, has been dubbed one of the most competitive races in the country by political analysts. The race may give insight into what more matchups could look like if Issue 1 passes.

A bill being considered in Ohio’s Senate targeting diversity and inclusion efforts, workers’ strikes and alleged political bias at Ohio universities and colleges is causing serious concerns among Northeast Ohio students and faculty.

But Senate President Matt Huffman said he's open to the idea of requiring a 60% supermajority of voters to pass citizen-initiated constitutional amendments in Ohio.

Antonio (D-Lakewood) is set to take over for outgoing minority leader Kenny Yuko in January.

Ohio's six-week abortion ban is currently blocked by a court in Cincinnati.

State Rep. Bill Roemer won a second term in office last week.

Early in-person voting continues every day except Saturday, July 23 and Sunday, July 24 at county boards of elections until the August 2 primary.

Williams is term-limited in the Ohio Senate. She represents Cleveland’s East Side, Near West Side and several eastern suburbs.

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