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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…

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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…

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Ohio Early Voting: Hamilton Leans Democratic, Its Suburbs Republican

Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties had returned 35,508 early ballots through Oct. 15, more than Hamilton County's roughly 32,350. Republican-affiliated voters lead in the suburbs, and Democratic-affiliated voters lead in Hamilton. Statewide, Ohio early voting still leans Democratic, but that lead narrowed this week as mail ballots arrived. The Cincinnati Exchange pulled the Secretary of…

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FBI investigates suspicious powder mailing to Ohio secretary of state’s office ahead of election

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating a suspicious mailing containing a white powdery substance that was sent to the Ohio secretary of state’s office. This has raised security concerns ahead of the November 3 general election. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said the U.S. Postal Service intercepted the letter before it reached…

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Ohio election 2026: What Cincinnati voters need to know early

Article Summary The Cincinnati voters for Ohio election 2026 face key statewide and local races, including governor, U.S. Senate, and secretary of state, alongside city council and school board contests. Early planning is critical to meet registration deadlines, understand ballot issues, and participate in early in‑person or mail voting. Important dates include the primary on…

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