Sam Gresham

Sam Gresham Jr. dies at 76 after a life spent fighting for equitable elections, leading nonprofits

WOSU News Staff

Sam Gresham Jr., 76, died Aug. 7, 2025. He was a political activist that fought for equitable elections in Ohio, and analyst who argued for progressive ideas on Central Ohio talk shows.

Republican Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, foreground, speaks to state Sen. Vernon Sykes, seated, the co-chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, as other members of the panel prepared for a meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.

Politics & Government

Third Lawsuit Filed Over Ohio's New Legislative Maps

Karen Kasler

This makes the third legal challenge to maps approved on a party-line vote by the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

Ohio Redistricting Commission meets for last public hearing before deadline on maps.

Politics & Government

With Deadline Looming Republicans Talking With Democrats On Possible Deal For Ohio Statehouse Maps

Andy Chow

Statewide elected officials on the Ohio Redistricting Commission said they have been meeting with Democrat leaders on a possible deal for new Ohio House and Ohio Senate district maps ahead of Wednesday's deadline.

All Sides with Amy Juravich

Columbus Education Commission's Recommendations

Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recently bemoaned the state of Columbus schools. His feelings are shared by many, including Mayor Michael Coleman, who…