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MOST RECENT ELECTION NEWS

On ICE, Sherrod Brown goes on offense while Jon Husted urges a ‘reset’

Sherrod Brown calls for Kristi Noem’s firing while Jon Husted urges a “reset” at ICE, highlighting shifting immigration politics in Ohio. Read this and other Ohio political news and insights from the State Signals newsletter.

by Andrew Tobias February 5, 2026February 6, 2026

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MORE ELECTION COVERAGE AND RESOURCES

Amy Acton’s fundraising surges after potential Democratic rivals bow out of Ohio’s governor’s race

by Andrew Tobias January 31, 2026February 2, 2026

Ohio ACA enrollment plunges; ICE could be on the ballot

by Andrew Tobias and Jake Zuckerman January 23, 2026

Akron residents weigh in on housing proposals that could head to November ballot

by Arielle Kass January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

Democrats test Ohio’s congressional map; lawmakers balk at pricey park project

by Andrew Tobias January 16, 2026January 20, 2026

In echoes of Springfield, DeWine debunks viral child care fraud rumors without naming names

by Andrew Tobias January 9, 2026January 9, 2026

Amy Acton picks former party chair as running mate in Ohio’s governor race

by Andrew Tobias January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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