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Ohio voter-roll removals: 74 noncitizens reportedly removed in Greater Cincinnati

Ohio’s voter-registration reviews have drawn attention to citizenship verification and election-record accuracy. This includes a report that 74 noncitizens were removed from voter rolls in Greater Cincinnati this year. However, the local figure and the separate claim that tens of thousands of Ohio voters were removed require additional verification. This must be done through official…

ByNina Oliverio1 day ago0Comments

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November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio voters are preparing for the November 3, 2026, general election, with statewide races, a proposed constitutional amendment and local ballot issues shaping decisions at the polls. The election will determine who holds key state and federal offices and how voters respond to proposals affecting election rules, public education and local government. Early in-person…

ByNina OliverioOctober 13, 20260Comments

Graphic of Democrat Seth Walsh and Republican Jay Edwards in the Ohio treasurer’s race, Nov. 3, 2026.

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Ohio treasurer’s race puts Cincinnati councilman against former state representative

Ohio treasurer’s race voters will decide on Nov. 3 whether Republican former state Rep. Jay Edwards or Democratic Cincinnati City Councilman Seth Walsh will oversee the state’s finances. The candidates are competing to succeed Republican Treasurer Robert Sprague, whose current term expires in January 2027. Although the treasurer’s race receives less attention than candidates for…

ByNina OliverioOctober 9, 20260Comments

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Ohio lawmakers pass 90-day gas tax suspension as fuel prices remain high

Ohio lawmakers have approved a 90-day suspension of the state’s gas and diesel taxes as fuel prices remain elevated amid disruptions in global oil markets. The measure now heads to Gov. Mike DeWine, who has indicated he plans to sign it. Ohio gas tax suspension The Ohio House and Senate approved the temporary tax suspension…

ByNina OliverioOctober 1, 20260Comments

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Ohio lawmakers set Sept. 30 vote on 90-day gas tax holiday

Ohio lawmakers will return to Columbus Sept. 30 to consider a 90-day suspension of the state’s gasoline and diesel taxes as fuel prices remain elevated. The proposed gas tax holiday would temporarily eliminate Ohio’s 38.5-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax and 47-cent-per-gallon diesel tax. The measure comes just weeks before the Nov. 3 election and after both major-party…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 26, 20260Comments

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Inside the tight Ohio governor’s race between Ramaswamy and Acton

With only a few weeks before the elections, the tight race between the gubernatorial candidates is noticeable. A question for thought: What drives the competitiveness of the race at this stage? Based on the publicly listed polls in 2026, Republican and Cincinnati-native candidate Vivek Ramasway has led in several earlier surveys including: Echelon Insights:…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 22, 20260Comments

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Forbes: Ramaswamy could become second-wealthiest governor if he wins Ohio

Republican Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy could become one of the wealthiest elected officials in the country if he wins the November election. Forbes estimated Ramaswamy’s net worth at $2.3 billion in a Sept. 20 report. The estimate would put him behind President Donald Trump and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker among the nation’s wealthiest elected…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 21, 20260Comments

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What Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign is promising Greater Cincinnati voters

Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign is centering its Ohio governor bid on lower taxes, reduced government spending, cheaper energy and education changes. The Cincinnati native is also promising property-tax relief, stricter public-safety policies and changes to Medicaid as he campaigns for governor. Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for Ohio governor, has made affordability a central theme of his…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 18, 20260Comments

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Ohio governor poll shows Amy Acton with 3-point lead over Vivek Ramaswamy

A new poll shows Democrat Amy Acton with 48% support in Ohio’s governor’s race, compared with 45% for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy. The poll, which is from Bowling Green State University/YouGov, showed that Acton had a 3-percentage-point advantage over Ramaswamy among likely Ohio voters, while 7% said they would support another candidate. The poll surveyed 1,000…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 17, 20260Comments

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Ohio gubernatorial candidate calls for statewide ban on license plate surveillance technology

Flock cameras are becoming a major issue in the Ohio governor race as Democratic candidate Amy Acton calls for a statewide ban. It can be recalled that flock cameras have drawn growing scrutiny over privacy, police access and the potential misuse of automated license plate reader data. Acton announced her position as Ohio communities and…

ByNina OliverioSeptember 14, 20260Comments

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Ohio voter-roll removals: 74 noncitizens reportedly removed in Greater Cincinnati

November 3 election voter guide: What Ohio and Cincinnati voters need to know

Ohio treasurer’s race puts Cincinnati councilman against former state representative

Ohio lawmakers pass 90-day gas tax suspension as fuel prices remain high

Ohio lawmakers set Sept. 30 vote on 90-day gas tax holiday

Inside the tight Ohio governor’s race between Ramaswamy and Acton

Forbes: Ramaswamy could become second-wealthiest governor if he wins Ohio

What Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign is promising Greater Cincinnati voters

Ohio governor poll shows Amy Acton with 3-point lead over Vivek Ramaswamy

Ohio gubernatorial candidate calls for statewide ban on license plate surveillance technology

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