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Ohio surpasses 1 million early ballots ahead of 2026 midterm election

Ohio has surpassed 1 million early ballots ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm election, according to election-tracking data cited in local reporting. The milestone highlights early voting activity across the state as candidates compete for key offices, including governor and a U.S. Senate seat. The latest figures also show differences in early-voting patterns among…

ByNina Oliverio2 days ago0Comments

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Cincinnati property tax levy heads to November ballot after CPS reverses course

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) will ask voters to approve a Cincinnati property tax levy in the November general election. This is after the Cincinnati Board of Education voted to reverse an earlier decision supporting an earned-income tax. The move came during a special meeting on Aug. 3, when board members rescinded a five-year, 0.75…

ByNina OliverioAugust 4, 20260Comments

Hamilton County Republicans gather for a party meeting and chairman election in Cincinnati as members discuss the future of the HCGOP.

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Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

“Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” That statement rings so true, and the problem is, it’s getting harder to tell them apart within the Hamilton County Republicans. I walked into a room filled with people of the same party affiliation, same values, same goals, but with differing ways of achieving those goals, much…

ByCherise WilsonJune 8, 20260Comments

Poll workers set up electronic voting machines and organize voter check-in tables inside a school gymnasium ahead of the Ohio primary election.

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Poll workers needed statewide ahead of Ohio primary election

Election officials across Ohio are working to fill hundreds of positions before voters head to the polls on May 5. In Hamilton County, which includes Cincinnati, the Board of Elections has issued a renewed call for residents to serve as poll workers. The positions are critical to ensuring polling locations open on time, assist voters…

ByNina OliverioApril 22, 20260Comments

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Christopher Smitherman Announces City Council Run as Independent, Calls on Supporters to Sign Petitions at Jim & Jack’s

Former Vice Mayor Christopher Smitherman has officially announced his candidacy for Cincinnati City Council as an independent. Known for his long track record in public safety, fiscal responsibility, and government accountability, Smitherman is now turning his focus toward returning to City Hall. Supporters can meet him in person and sign his petitions at Jim…

ByCincinnati ExchangeAugust 11, 20250Comments

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Ohio surpasses 1 million early ballots ahead of 2026 midterm election

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Poll workers needed statewide ahead of Ohio primary election

Christopher Smitherman Announces City Council Run as Independent, Calls on Supporters to Sign Petitions at Jim & Jack’s

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Ohio surpasses 1 million early ballots ahead of 2026 midterm election

Cincinnati property tax levy heads to November ballot after CPS reverses course

Hamilton County Republicans Need Fewer Enemies and More Allies

Poll workers needed statewide ahead of Ohio primary election

Christopher Smitherman Announces City Council Run as Independent, Calls on Supporters to Sign Petitions at Jim & Jack’s

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The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

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