Ohio Politics & News
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Vance Addresses Amy Acton’s Mom Ad During Cincinnati Campaign Stop
Just days after President Donald Trump campaigned for Ohio candidates in the greater Cincinnati area, Vice President JD Vance returned to his home state of Ohio to campaign for Republicans once again, and to address an ad about Amy Acton that has gone viral. During a stop in Cincinnati on Wednesday, Vance campaigned for Eric… -
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Scott Bessent, Jon Husted Champion Education Freedom Tax Credit
Ohio received a shoutout from the federal government on Friday in Columbus as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appeared with Sen. Jon Husted to give remarks promoting the Education Freedom Tax Credit. The tax credit, also known as the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, was a provision of the Working Families Tax Cuts, with Husted playing a… -
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Pete Hegseth Travels to Dayton for ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ Tour
On Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the Dayton, Ohio, area for a stop on the “Arsenal of Freedom” tour, addressing the workforce at Sierra Nevada Corp. “We’ve gone around the country in this ‘Arsenal of Freedom’ tour, meeting with great companies and innovators and sending the signal to our great companies and… -
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Donald Trump Appears in Northern KY to Campaign for Ohio Candidates
While President Donald Trump appeared in Northern Kentucky on Saturday, Ohio candidates running statewide and those in the Cincinnati area received some love as well. As he’s done for his previous rallies, Trump asked attendees to vote as if he were on the ballot, since that increases turnout and Republicans do well. “In this election,… -
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Congress Failed, but Voters in 11 States Get Their Say on Core Provision of the SAVE Act
Senate Republicans were unable to pass the SAVE America Act this year, but voters in several states have the chance to approve ballot measures implementing its provisions. The SAVE America Act would require photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Measures in Arizona and California combine a… -
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Bernie Moreno Pushes ‘Giant Reconciliation Bill’ If Republicans Lose Control of Congress
While Sen. Bernie Moreno thinks the GOP will hold on to the Senate, the Republican from Ohio is urging his party to prepare a mega reconciliation package between the election and January to enact “all the Republican priorities that we can get done.” Moreno said he believes it is “more likely” that Republicans will hold… -
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Ohio’s EdChoice Ruled Unconstitutional, but Still Allowed to Continue
Ohio’s school choice program, EdChoice, is being appealed to the state supreme court. While the 10th District Court of Appeals, which heard the case in May, ruled unanimously on Thursday that the program is unconstitutional, EdChoice is still allowed to remain in place while Attorney General Andy Wilson appeals the decision. The decision from Wilson,… -
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Vivek Ramaswamy and Amy Acton: A Contrast of Events
Both parties’ candidates for governor in Ohio, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton, held events on Oct. 14, with a clear contrast. In the final weeks, much has been made about Acton’s closed press events and not merely by Republicans. Ramaswamy spoke at the Columbus Metropolitan Club on Wednesday. Acton meanwhile held an event… -
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What to Make of Ohio’s Early Voting Numbers
With the midterms just under three weeks away, Ohio has nearly a month of early voting, spanning from Oct. 6 to Nov. 1 before Election Day. The Daily Signal spoke with Tony Schroeder, chairman of the Putnam County Republican Party, for his thoughts on what the preliminary data could mean for voter enthusiasm. Initial analysis… -
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Sherrod Brown Taking Heat for Comments on ‘Trump Judges’
As he seeks a political comeback, former Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, is going viral for answering a question of what he’ll do to help people if elected by saying he’d block judges nominated by President Donald Trump. “We’re not obviously confirming judges that are Trump judges,” Brown told MS Now’s Ali Velshi on Tuesday night… -
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Republican Derek Merrin Vows Victory for Ohio’s 9th Congressional District
PUTNAM COUNTY, Ohio—Of all the Congressional races to watch throughout the country, Ohio’s 9th Congressional District may be the most significant. The race involves rematches and new maps, as Republican Derek Merrin looks to unseat Democrat Rep. Marcy Kaptur. The Daily Signal spoke with Merrin last week as he made campaign appearances with key Republicans… -
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Donald Trump Rallies Ohio Crowd in Youngstown, Weeks Before Election
Right after coming to the Buckeye State for a rally in the Dayton area, President Donald Trump was back in Ohio on Monday. This time, he welcomed a crowd in Youngstown. Trump has been campaigning for Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, in his special election against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown this November, an appearance that… -
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He Saw Life After the Berlin Wall Fell. Here’s What He Learned About Socialism.
Summary Rep. Warren Davidson witnessed life in East Germany just weeks after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989. In the next Congress, he could find himself serving alongside even more Democrats who embrace an ideology millions of Eastern Europeans rejected when they tore the wall down. Ideas once associated with the Left’s fringe are increasingly… -
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Weeks Before Election Day, Vice President JD Vance Rallies Crowd in Ohio
Less than a week after President Donald Trump appeared in Ohio for a rally ahead of the midterms, Vice President JD Vance showed up to his home state to energize voters. Vance was campaigning for Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican nominee for governor, as well as Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, who was appointed to fill Vance’s… -
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Jon Husted, AFP Action Make Final Push Weeks Before Special Election
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—Weeks before the election, Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is making the final push against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown, and he’s doing so with continued help from Americans for Prosperity Action. After endorsing Husted in March and releasing a series of ad campaigns since then, AFP Action is continuing to support… -
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US Chamber of Commerce Ad Highlights Ohio Wins
FIRST ON THE DAILY SIGNAL—This weekend, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching an issue advocacy campaign in Ohio that highlights how tax relief is helping families keep more of what they earn while supporting small businesses, workers, and economic opportunity across the state. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is highlighted in the ad, which was first… -
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Ohio Conservatives Celebrate State’s F Grade in Sex Ed
An “F” is not normally worth celebrating, but that’s exactly what Ohio conservatives are doing after the state received that grade from the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States. John Stover with Ohio Value Voters, Inc., and Aaron Baer with the Center for Christian Virtue are actually thrilled with the rating and… -
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Ohio Serves as Model for Trump Education Reform
Ohio remains a model for school choice and promoting better education, often in a Christian school setting. The Center for Christian Virtue says there’s plenty of reason to celebrate the state’s ongoing commitment to improving education for the next generation. When Trump administration officials on Thursday issued proposed regulations for the Education Freedom Tax Credit, one… -
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Donald Trump, Ohio Republicans Rile Up Crowd One Month Before Election Day
President Donald Trump rallied a crowd on Saturday in Vandalia, Ohio, a month from the midterms, with the aim of keeping Ohio a red state. Among Republican speakers were gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Sen. Jon Husted, who is running in a special election against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown. “With your vote, just 31… -
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Here’s How Ohio Republicans Fare Ahead of Election, According to Top Pollster
The flurry of polls has increased as Election Day approaches, with Ohio having many “toss-up” races. Despite concerns about how accurate the forecasts are, polls coming out of the Buckeye State are showing that the election could produce many nail-biter contests. On Saturday, The New York Times/Siena College poll on battlegrounds was released, showing a…