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Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose marks National Registration Day at the Franklin County Board of Elections in Columbus, Ohio, on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019.

Appeals Court Issues Stay On Electronic Absentee Ballot Requests

One of the lawsuits filed over voting in Ohio saw some action this weekend, as Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose received an emergency stay to keep him…

Poll worker Mildred Henson, left, helps Patria, 57, far right, and Janet Wilson, 68, both of Washington, in car at right of Patria, to submit their ballots from the curbside voting line, Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Washington.

If You Have COVID-19, Ohio Offers Ways To Vote On Election Day

Ohio residents who were planning to vote in-person on Election Day but have contracted COVID-19 still have options for casting their ballot.Coronavirus…

More than 500 people queued up in Franklin County for the start of early voting on Oct. 6.

DeWine Says Ohio Will Have 'War Room' To Watch For Election Day Violence

Political tensions are high as Ohioans prepare to go to the polls Tuesday. The state is taking some actions to ensure those tensions don’t translate into…

The Ohio Statehouse in downtown Columbus on March 26, 2020.

Democrats Win Ohio Supreme Court Seat, Republicans Make Gains In Legislature

Election Night 2020 was a bad night for Democrats and brought wins for Republicans on Ohio’s Capitol Square. However, the parties split two Ohio Supreme…

Voters lineup to cast a vote at the Dublin Community Recreation Center on November 3, 2020.

Franklin County Shifts To Paper Poll Books After Technical Issue

Electronic voter logs are down in Franklin County on Election Day, according to a poll worker. Voters will have to check-in using back-up paper poll…

An absentee ballot application from the state of Ohio.

With Election Looming, It May Be Too Late To Request An Absentee Ballot

In theory, this Saturday, Oct. 31 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot in Ohio. But in practice, it may already be too late.Applications for the…

Coronavirus In Ohio: Inconsistent Results Halt Saliva Testing At Assisted Living Facilities

The state is pausing a widespread COVID-19 testing program at assisted living facilities due to what Gov. Mike DeWine called "inconsistent results" with…

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center on March 30, 2020.

Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Joins COVID-19 Vaccine Trial

Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center will participate in a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Oxford and…

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder leaves the federal courthouse after an initial hearing following charges against him and four others alleging a $60 million bribery scheme Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio.

Bill Would Make Larry Householder Repay His Salary If Convicted

Although Ohio House members removed former House Speaker Larry Householder from his leadership post amid a public corruption investigation, he remains an…

Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor delivered her State of the Judiciary at the Hilton at Easton on September 12, 2019.

Ohio Supreme Court Chief Justice: 'What About Your Duty To Your Fellow Ohioans?'

Ohioans in a total of 12 counties will be required to wear masks starting Friday at 6 p.m. But lawmakers continug to push back on the state's COVID-19…

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