Ohio election news
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DeWine blasts November's citizen-initiated redistricting amendment
Jul. 31—Ohio's Republican Gov. Mike DeWine convened the press on Wednesday morning to formally announce his strong opposition to this November's citizen-initiated redistricting amendment that would bar politicians from drawing the state's legislative maps. DeWine's admonishment of the initiative from the group Citizens Not Politicians centers on the proposal's strict adherence to proportionality ...
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine opposes redistricting ballot measure
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine won't vote for a constitutional amendment to remove politicians like himself from drawing political maps.
5 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Ohio purging voters. How to check your voter registration status before presidential election
The 2024 presidential election is coming soon. Here's how to check your voter registration status in Ohio and how to register to vote.
3 min read - USThe Times-Reporter
Congressional maps that split counties into two districts can cause confusion
Citizens Not Politicians wants a citizen-led redistricting commission added as an amendment to the Ohio Constitution to fix gerrymandering.
3 min read - USAkron Beacon Journal
Akron City Council rejects mayor's plan to change how police and fire chiefs are picked
Akron voters won't see a charter amendment proposed by mayor Shammas Malik on the ballot in November
4 min read - USWDTN Dayton
Important election deadlines: voter registration, absentee ballots
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — With less than 100 days until the election, it’s important to mark your calendar for voting deadlines. “There are a couple dates that are already coming up on people, one the big date is voter registration. That will be October 6 that you have to have your voter registration actually physically […]
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Huber Heights expected to put charter changes on ballot for residents to decide
Jul. 29—The Huber Heights City Council will vote Tuesday on whether to allow its electorate to decide proposed amendments to the city's charter. The vote to place the measures on the November ballot will be held during a special council session Tuesday evening. The action is the meeting's only agenda item. The charter modifications were recommended by the 2024 Huber Heights Charter Commission, ...
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Andy Beshear, one of Kamala Harris' potential VP picks, makes campaign stop in pivotal swing state
Georgia is likely to be a battleground state in this November's presidential election.
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Cincinnati Democrats rally for Harris. 'The most important election of my lifetime'
Democrats at the rally said the large crowd sent a message about their commitment to Harris in a state many no longer consider a swing state.
3 min read - USJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Butler County Fair attractive to campaigning political parties
Jul. 27—The Butler County Fair is full of animal barns, sales vendors and amusement rides for fairgoers' delight, but a few tents between those attractions stand out for other reasons. Two of those are manned with folks buckling up for the election in November — both the Butler County Republicans and a local group of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporters have signs, stickers and flyers for anyone ...
3 min read - USStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Motion to dismiss filed in ballot access Supreme Court case
Jul. 26—The Ashtabula and Geauga County Boards of Election have filed a motion to dismiss Justin Tjaden's petition for a writ of mandamus from the Ohio Supreme Court, and Tjaden has filed a response. Tjaden's petition was filed with the court on July 18, seeking to have his name placed on the November ballot as an independent candidate for the state 99th House district. He filed the petition ...
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‘They need to go;’ Brookville residents voice concerns over city leaders
The Brookville Mayor and Vice Mayor say they try to do what’s in the city’s best interest.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moves to appear on Ohio ballot in presidential race
Kennedy's campaign submitted paperwork Friday to get him on the ballot as an independent presidential candidate.
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How Diet Mountain Dew found itself in the middle of the US presidential race, explained
Vance joked that liking Mountain Dew would make him "racist" according to Democrats.
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Beavercreek residents to vote on mayor/council term limits, plus charter changes
Jul. 26—Beavercreek residents will vote on proposed city charter amendments in the November election, including updated term limits for members of city council and the mayor. The first ballot measure would change term limits. Currently, the mayor and city council members can serve a maximum of two consecutive four-year terms, whether as mayor, council member, or a combination of the two. If ...
4 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
When does early voting start in Ohio? Here's how to vote early
Early voting in Ohio will begin on October 8. Here's how to vote early
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Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
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Democrats to hold 'Cincy for Kamala' rally Sunday; GOP 'Trump Club' to meet
Democrats will gather in Oakley to support Kamala Harris, while Republicans will hold an event for Donald Trump in Anderson Township.
1 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
How do we move from 'civil war' to civil discourse?
Jul. 25—Nine days after a gunman attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump, causing both sides of the political aisle to call for unity, an area state senator made national news for warning of "civil war" if Trump were to lose the election. This news outlet spoke with politicians and experts to assess our current political rhetoric and how to tone it down — allowing for discussion ...
8 min read - PoliticsWCMH
Do vice-presidential picks matter to voters?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance is holding solo rallies around the nation and presumptive Democratic nominee for president, Vice President Kamala Harris, has yet to name her running mate. But how much do those picks matter? “Historically, who the number two person is doesn’t really much matter because most voters vote […]
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Who is spending what in race for US Senator from Ohio?
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Finance reports show money is coming into Ohio’s U.S. Senate race from all over the country. Incumbent Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown is facing off against Republican candidate Bernie Moreno. It’s a key battleground race that could determine which party controls the Senate. NBC4 Investigates sifted through the most recent filings showing […]
3 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
New West Dayton hospital? Group submits petition to city, aims for November vote
Jul. 25—A community group seeking a new property tax levy to help pay for a new public hospital in West Dayton has submitted a petition to the city of Dayton that supporters believe has enough signatures to require city commission action. The Clergy Community Coalition this week turned in a petition to the Dayton clerk of commission that contains about 1,590 signatures. Dayton's charter says ...
5 min read - PoliticsStar Beacon, Ashtabula, Ohio
Local RNC delegates react to convention
Jul. 25—The Republican National Convention took place last week, and multiple Ashtabula County residents were delegates at the event. State Sen. Sandy O'Brien said the convention was the experience of a lifetime. "The atmosphere was electric, and I have never seen the Republican Party so united in its purpose to elect President Trump once again," she said. She said there was a remarkable ...
2 min read - PoliticsWCMH
Political leaders voice support, concerns for citizen-led redistricting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ballots will be packed with several high-profile races this fall, and that now includes a redistricting amendment put forward by a coalition called Citizens Not Politicians. The amendment, if passed in November, would create a 15-person redistricting commission entirely composed of citizens: five democrats, five Republicans and five Independents. That contrasts […]
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ranks as most popular Democratic governor in new national poll
According to the poll, 67% of voters surveyed approve of Beshear's job performance — falling behind only Republican Vermont Gov. Phil Scott, who had an 81% rating.
2 min read - PoliticsJournal-News, Hamilton, Ohio
Vance campaign rally shows difference in policy decisions with Democrats
Jul. 24—Insults and one-liners make political headlines, as they always have. Policy choices and ideas for making the nation better sometimes get less attention, because they're complex and solutions are hard. On Monday during his campaign rally in Middletown, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance called Joe Biden "the worst president of my lifetime," said Kamala Harris was "a million ...
5 min read - PoliticsNewark Advocate
Licking County party chairs react to President Biden's decision to end reelection campaign
Licking County Democratic and Republican party chairs reacted to President Biden's decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential race.
2 min read - PoliticsMansfield News Journal
'There were better options': Voters 'iffy' of potential Kamala Harris presidential ticket
The announcement that President Joe Biden had dropped out of the race evoked concern, frustration and even satisfaction in North Central Ohio voters.
4 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Ohio redistricting amendment qualifies for November 2024 ballot
Jul. 23—The Ohio Secretary of State's office confirmed Tuesday that Ohioans will be able to vote on a state constitutional amendment this November that would bar politicians and those close to them from the table when the state draws its legislative and federal congressional maps. The citizen initiated proposal, backed by a group called Citizens Not Politicians, received 535,005 valid ...
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Citizen-led redistricting amendment going on Ohio ballot in November
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio voters will decide on a citizen-initiated constitutional amendment looking to change redistricting laws for the state this November. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced Tuesday that the Citizens Not Politicians-led redistricting initiative aiming to remove politicians from the redistricting process will be on the ballot this election. Instead, the […]
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Local pastors, clergy throw support behind Kamala Harris
The United Pastors in Mission held a press conference at Mount Sinai Baptist Church, calling for community members to exercise their right to vote in the November election.
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DeWine wishes Biden well, says Senate race the one to watch
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine answered questions from reporters on Tuesday for the first time since President Joe Biden decided to end his re-election campaign on Sunday. “We all have seen what we have seen on TV,” DeWine said. “I’m not sure I know any more than anyone else does.” DeWine said […]
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It's official: Ohio redistricting amendment makes November ballot. What would it do?
It's official: Ohioans will vote on whether to remove politicians from redistricting this November.
2 min read - PoliticsWCMH
Clip resurfaces of Vance criticizing Harris for being ‘childless,’ testing Trump’s new running mate
(AP) — Comments Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance made in 2021 questioning Vice President Kamala Harris’ leadership because she did not have biological children have resurfaced, testing the young conservative senator in his early days campaigning as part of the Republicans’ presidential ticket. During Vance’s bid for the Senate from Ohio, he said in a Fox News interview […]
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Federal judge tosses Ohio voting restrictions on voters with disabilities
CLEVELAND (AP) — A federal judge has struck down part of Ohio’s sweeping 2023 election law, which voting rights groups said restricted people from helping voters with disabilities cast absentee ballots. Voting advocates argued that the Republican-backed law went too far by prohibiting anyone but a few qualifying family members from helping people with disabilities deliver their ballots, […]
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Centerville school board takes first step toward putting levy on November ballot
Jul. 23—Centerville School District took the first step Monday toward pursuing its third levy request in the past year to fund school district operations. During a school board meeting, Superintendent Jon Wesney recommended the board consider a resolution declaring it necessary to levy an additional 3.9-mill tax levy to pay for expenses. The board voted unanimously to approve the measure, the ...
2 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Federal court strikes down Ohio's limitation on who can help voters return ballots
Jul. 23—A federal court struck down a portion of an Ohio law this week that places restrictions on who is legally free to help Ohioans submit their absentee ballots, often in cases that involve disabled voters. The ruling from United States District Court Northern District of Ohio's Judge Bridget M. Brennan, which came down late Monday, found that the limiting provision violates the federal ...
2 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Central Ohio school board hires controversial local attorney over vocal protest
South-Western City Schools voted to put an attorney on retainer for $9,000 a month. Protestors questioned his experience and past political stances.
6 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Vance expresses gratitude for Middletown roots in first solo rally as VP nominee
Jul. 23—Expressing gratitude for the past while promising a future in which "the American nation belongs to the American people," Middletown native Sen. JD Vance visited Middletown High School Monday in his first solo appearance since being named the Republican vice presidential running mate of former President Donald Trump. "I really believe most Americans are fundamentally good, whether ...
5 min read - PoliticsWHIO
Ohio Democrats vote to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for President
The Ohio Democratic Party announced Monday that its delegation endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President.
2 min read - PoliticsNewark Advocate
Licking County had a few delegates at last week's RNC. Here’s what they experienced
The Licking County Republican Party had a few delegates at the Republican National Convention. Here's what they experienced at the four-day event.
4 min read - PoliticsWJW
Harris has support of enough Democratic delegates to become party nominee: AP survey
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Republican Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey taken in the aftermath of President Joe Biden’s decision to drop his bid for reelection.
3 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Merchandise at Vance rally heavy on Trump assassination try, not Harris yet
Jul. 22—Donald Trump-centric memorabilia lined the road where hundreds of Trump and JD Vance supporters stood in wait Monday ahead of Vance speaking at Middletown High School. Many of the themes were recent. Some new products featured photos of Republican presidential candidate Trump raising his fist after last week's failed assassination attempt. Some shirts had "FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!" written ...
2 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Vance recounts hometown roots, state senator warns of 'civil war' at Middletown rally
Jul. 22—Expressing gratitude for the past while promising a future in which "the American nation belongs to the American people," Middletown native Sen. JD Vance visited Middletown High School in his first solo appearance since being named the vice presidential running mate of former President Donald Trump Monday. 3:00 p.m.: Vance recounts hometown roots, state senator warns of 'civil war' The ...
9 min read - USSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
JD Vance to hold rally in Middletown today: How to follow our coverage
Jul. 22—Vice presidential candidate and Middletown native JD Vance will hold a rally today at his alma mater, Middletown High School. Doors open at 10:30 a.m., and Vance is scheduled to speak at 1:30 p.m. Vance, a senator from Ohio, made his first post-Republican National Convention appearance on Saturday in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This will be his first standalone rally. It comes one day ...
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Ohio Democratic delegates pledge to back VP Kamala Harris in Monday vote
Ohio's Democratic delegates are backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
2 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Area state senator Lang walks back warning of 'civil war' if Trump loses election
Jul. 22—While warming up the crowd before U.S. Sen. JD Vance spoke at Middletown High School on Monday, state Sen. George Lang, R-West Chester, warned of "civil war" if Donald Trump and running mate Vance lose the presidential election in November. Lang later walked back the comments that he made on stage before Vance's first return to the area since the Middletown native was nominated to run ...
3 min read - PoliticsSpringfield News-Sun, Ohio
Vance embraces hometown roots during Middletown rally: 'I will never forget where I came from.'
Jul. 22—Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance embraced his hometown and those who have supported him throughout life during a rally in Middletown Monday afternoon. "I will never forget where I came from. I'm from Middletown, Ohio, and I am proud of it," Vance said to a round of applause at the packed auditorium at Middletown High School. Vance shared stories about his high ...
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Live updates: Vance recounts hometown roots, state senator warns of 'civil war'
Jul. 22—Expressing gratitude for the past while promising a future in which "the American nation belongs to the American people," Middletown native Sen. JD Vance visited Middletown High School in his first solo appearance since being named the vice presidential running mate of former President Donald Trump Monday. 3:00 p.m.: Vance recounts hometown roots, state senator warns of 'civil war' The ...
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‘I will never forget where I came from;’ VP candidate Vance holds hometown rally in Miami Valley
Vance hosted his first solo rally as the GOP Vice-Presidential nominee at Middletown High School.
2 min read - USThe Columbus Dispatch
Ohio election law violates rights of voters with disabilities, federal judge says
Ohio law violates the rights of people with disabilities who rely on others to return their absentee ballots, a federal judge ruled.
2 min read - PoliticsWCMH
Central Ohio Democratic delegates support Kamala Harris
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – The Democratic National Convention (DNC) is four weeks from Monday and there are more questions going into it with President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race. “I love Joe Biden, I was saddened that he dropped out, but again, he is so empathetic and so cares about the […]
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I-Team: Spouses among local leaders ready for Democratic Convention
The Fox 8 I-Team has found that a husband and wife team of local lawmakers will be going to the Democratic National Convention in August.
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Vance holds first solo rally as VP pick in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio (WCMH) — Hundreds of Ohioans made their way to Middletown on Monday for Sen. JD Vance’s first solo rally since becoming former President Donald Trump’s pick for vice president. “I will never forget where I came from,” Vance said. “Ladies and gentlemen, I came from Middletown, Ohio and I’m proud of it.” Nearly […]
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JD Vance blasts Democrats for throwing Biden 'overboard' at hometown rally
Ohio Sen. JD Vance held his first solo rally in his hometown of Middletown after securing the vice-presidential nomination.
5 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Vance embraces hometown roots: 'I will never forget where I came from.'
Jul. 22—Republican vice-presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance embraced his hometown and those who have supported him throughout life during a rally in Middletown Monday afternoon. "I will never forget where I came from. I'm from Middletown, Ohio, and I am proud of it" Vance said to a round of applause at the packed auditorium at Middletown High School. Vance shared stories about his high school ...
2 min read - USDayton Daily News, Ohio
Centerville school board vote is first step toward putting levy on November ballot
Jul. 22—Centerville City School District is taking the first steps toward pursuing its third levy request in the past year to fund school district operations. Superintendent Jon Wesney is slated to recommend the district's school board consider a resolution declaring it necessary to levy an additional 3.9-mill tax levy for the purpose of current expenses. This is the first of two resolutions ...
2 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Live updates: Vance arrives at Middletown high to speak on VP race
Jul. 22—Middletown native Sen. JD Vance is scheduled to speak today in Middletown in his first rally since being named vice presidential running mate of former President Donald Trump. Here is the latest from the scene. —PHOTOS: JD Vance to rally in Middletown for first solo appearance after VP pick 1:55 p.m.: Vance arrives for speech Vance has arrived at the Middletown High School auditorium ...
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Ways you can register to vote in Ohio
Here's how to make sure you're registered to vote in Ohio.
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Ohio Sen. George Lang apologizes for 'divisive' civil war comment made at JD Vance rally
State Sen. George Lang referenced civil war at JD Vance's first hometown rally in Middletown, Ohio. He later apologized.
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2024 Presidential Election: Where was Kamala Harris born? Here's what to know
Here's what we know about Kamala Harris, who became the Democrats' frontrunner candidate for President after President Biden dropped out.
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With Biden out, will Ohio see a Democratic candidate before ballot deadline?
View a previous report on President Joe Biden’s exit from the race in the video player above. COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — First, Ohio changed its rules to give Democrats enough time to nominate President Joe Biden and get him on state ballots for November. Now, with Biden ending his reelection bid Sunday, the state’s rules […]
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'It is so good to be back home': JD Vance returns to Middletown
Republican VP nominee JD Vance spoke in his hometown of Middletown today.
6 min read - PoliticsDayton Daily News, Ohio
Middletown High School is ready for JD Vance rally
Jul. 22—Media crews from across the region and the nation were getting settled at Middletown High School early Monday to cover a rally for Middletown native and Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance. Shortly after 7 a.m. under rainy skies, only a few rally-goers were waiting outside the North Breiel Boulevard school. Security forces, including a Dayton police bomb squad van, were ...
2 min read - PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown endorses VP Kamala Harris for Democratic presidential nomination
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, who is in a tough reelection battle, is backing Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee.
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VP candidate JD Vance to hold campaign rally in hometown today
Republican Vice-Presidential candidate Ohio Senator JD Vance will hold a political rally in his hometown of Middletown on Monday.
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Two-thirds of Ohio's DNC delegates are first-timers. Their job just got more interesting
For the first time in decades, delegates will do more than rubber-stamp the party's nominee. Many are inexperienced but excited about what's to come.
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Here’s what you need to know about VP Kamala Harris
Just hours after President Joe Biden announced that he was aside in the 2024 presidential race, Vice President Kamala Harris said Sunday she intended to “earn and win” the Democratic nomination for President.
3 min read - PoliticsWJW
What’s next for the Democratic Party after Biden bows out?
CLEVELAND (WJW) – President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the race with 106 days left until Election Day leaves Democrats in a predicament to find an adequate nominee to carry the party forward. “Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this […]
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Vice president candidate JD Vance to address Middletown crowd after Biden dropped out
GOP vice presidential candidate JD Vance holds a rally in Middletown today, his first public appearance since President Biden dropped out of the race.
3 min read - PoliticsWHIO
‘Not a great sign;’ Political science expert details what’s in store for 2024 presidential election
President Joe Biden announced that he is not running for re-election just weeks before the Democratic National Convention.
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After President Joe Biden drops out of race, who will Ohio delegates vote for at the DNC?
President Joe Biden dropped out of his reelection bid Sunday, leaving Ohio's delegates free to vote for whomever they wish for the Democratic nominee.
2 min read - PoliticsWHIO
President Biden drops out of presidential race: Here’s what is next
President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race just weeks before the Democratic National Convention.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Columbus Dispatch
When is the Democratic National Convention? What to know now that Biden has dropped out
With President Joe Biden's decision to end his re-election campaign, here's what to know about the Democratic National Convention.
1 min read - PoliticsWHIO
Former President Trump says Biden ‘not fit to run’ following president’s departure from 2024 race
Former President Donald Trump has shared his opinion on President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election.
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When is the Democratic National Convention? What to know about DNC 2024 in Chicago
The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago for the first time since 1996, when the DNC nominated Bill Clinton for his second term.
2 min read - PoliticsWCMH
Ohio politicians sound off on Biden withdrawing from presidential race
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Politicians, some with races of their own in November’s election, are sounding off on President Joe Biden stepping out of the Presidential race. “It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as your President. And while it has been my intention to seek reelection, I believe it is […]
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With Biden out, what does it mean for the ballot in Ohio?
Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose's office says Democrats need to pick a presidential nominee by Sept. 1.
2 min read - PoliticsAkron Beacon Journal
Northeast Ohio officials react to Joe Biden's decision to leave 2024 presidential race
On Sunday afternoon, President Joe Biden announced he would drop out of the presidential race.
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