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Cincinnati congressional candidate’s hit‑and‑run case puts campaign under scrutiny

Cincinnati Libertarian candidate John David Hancock faces a hit‑and‑run case after prosecutors say he failed to stop for a seriously injured pedestrian. The hit‑and‑run case has put the campaign of the 31‑year‑old hopeful in the spotlight as he continues his bid for Ohio’s 1st Congressional District seat. Hancock’s indictment on a felony charge stems from…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 19, 20260Comments

Ohio state flag and 2026 election ballot documents on a wooden desk.

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Democrats fundraising advantage drives early momentum in Ohio congressional races

Ohio fundraising advantage shapes early 2026 campaign landscape This fundraising advantage is emerging as a defining factor in the state’s 2026 congressional contests. Ohio incumbents, particularly Democrats in the state’s most competitive districts, have outpaced challengers in raising campaign funds. Ohio’s amended congressional map, approved in late 2025, still leaves several swing districts. In these,…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 5, 20260Comments

Dr. Amy Acton (left) and David Pepper (right) featured in coverage of the 2026 Ohio Governor's race.

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Former Health Director Dr. Amy Acton selects David Pepper for Acton-Pepper ticket

Dr. Amy Acton, who is running for Ohio governor, has officially announced David Pepper as her running mate for Lieutenant Governor. Pepper is a former Hamilton County Commissioner and Cincinnati City Council member, as well as the former chair of the Ohio Democratic Party. The Acton-Pepper ticket promises a renewed focus on public health and…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 7, 20260Comments

Masked figure symbolizing anonymous corruption, illustrating concerns about Cincinnati financial mismanagement.

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Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

The shocking report and confirmation of Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval’s private vehicle repossession should concern every citizen and taxpayer of Cincinnati. This incident adds to worries about Cincinnati financial mismanagement, raising questions about leadership accountability. The elected leadership of Cincinnati is trusted to have the expertise to balance a budget with complex and nuanced layers…

ByNichole CarminatiDecember 11, 20250Comments

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Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

The proposal for a conviction integrity unit is gaining momentum in Hamilton County. Local leaders say the unit could reshape how the county handles wrongful conviction claims. Hamilton County’s proposed conviction integrity unit (CIU) has become one of the most closely watched criminal-justice developments of the year, as Prosecutor Connie Pillich pushes for a dedicated…

ByNina OliverioDecember 10, 20250Comments

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Post-Mayoral Race: What We Learned From the 2025 Cincinnati Mayoral Election

After winning the primary, we commissioned a poll targeting 200,000 high-propensity citywide voters — both Republicans and Democrats. During the Cincinnati mayoral election, this poll provided important insights. The key insight was clear: not enough voters knew who Cory was. That set the direction for the next phase of the race: a full-scale effort to…

BySkye ValleyDecember 9, 20250Comments

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How Cincinnati’s Professional Victims Are Killing the City We Love

I’m a Price Hill kid, raised by a single mom in a neighborhood scarred by crime and addiction — dad gone, grandma stepping in when money was tight. Even then, the expectation was simple: you worked, you showed up, you figured it out. Unlike some who focus on being professional victims, we didn't focus on…

ByAdam KoehlerDecember 2, 20250Comments

Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval speaking at the podium during his swearing-in ceremony following his 2025 re-election.

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Date set for Cincinnati mayor Pureval, city council swearing-in ceremony

New term begins early January as leadership returns to office The city of Cincinnati has set the swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Aftab Pureval and all city council members elected in November for Jan. 6, 2026 at the historic Music Hall, according to WLWT. Ceremony details laid out Doors to the event will open…

ByNina OliverioDecember 2, 20250Comments

Police officer writing a report in downtown Cincinnati, highlighting Cincinnati public safety concerns

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Cincinnati Public Safety Is Failing: A Lifelong Resident Explains Why

Cincinnati public safety didn’t collapse overnight. I’m 48 years old, born and raised here, and aside from a two-year stint in Pittsburgh, this city has been my entire life. So when a newcomer like Nichole Carminati writes an op-ed today, pointing out what’s broken in Cincinnati, I don’t roll my eyes. I nod along, because…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 30, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

Republican challenger Cory Bowman and Democratic incumbent Mayor Aftab Pureval faced off Wednesday night in a tense Local 12 broadcast that highlighted deep divisions over crime, housing, and the city’s handling of infrastructure funds. The half-hour debate, hosted live on Local 12, gave voters their clearest look yet at how the two men…

ByAdam KoehlerOctober 16, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati congressional candidate’s hit‑and‑run case puts campaign under scrutiny

Democrats fundraising advantage drives early momentum in Ohio congressional races

Former Health Director Dr. Amy Acton selects David Pepper for Acton-Pepper ticket

Cincinnati Financial Mismanagement: What the City’s Own Audits Reveal About Leadership and Accountability

Will Hamilton County fund a wrongful conviction unit? Dec. 18 vote decides

Post-Mayoral Race: What We Learned From the 2025 Cincinnati Mayoral Election

How Cincinnati’s Professional Victims Are Killing the City We Love

Date set for Cincinnati mayor Pureval, city council swearing-in ceremony

Cincinnati Public Safety Is Failing: A Lifelong Resident Explains Why

Cincinnati Mayoral Debate: Cory Bowman and Aftab Pureval Trade Blows Over Crime, Housing, and City Spending

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