Ohio Senator Sandra Williams

Candidates seeking to replace Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson in this year’s election gathered Tuesday for a mayoral debate that ranged in topics from housing and healthcare to government transparency and racial equity.

Cleveland City Councilman Basheer Jones joined the race for mayor Thursday, announcing his campaign to supporters from the steps of the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

It's primary election day and for most Ohio counties, tax issues and municipal races are on the ballot; for the second day in a row, new covid-19 cases were below 1,000 Monday at 995 and well below the three-week average of 1,648; a new legislative effort to crack down on distracted driving would make it illegal to drive in Ohio while holding a phone or any other electronic device; and more stories.