They're running for Ohio secretary of state. Get to know the candidates. Four candidates for the new chief elections officer will be on Ohio's May primary ballot. Here's what you need to know about them.

They're running for Ohio secretary of state. Get to know the candidates.
by Morgan Trau
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

Ohio lawmakers push plan for state-run paid family leave fund Most workers don't get paid family leave. Two state senators want to change that in Ohio.

Two Ohio senators want to create a new state-run insurance fund for paid family medical leave for workers who need time off to care for a newborn, family member or themselves.
by Laura A. Bischoff
www.dispatch.com/story/news/s...

Ohio bill seeks to protect deployed elected officials who must miss meetings COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio legislators are proposing a bill to protect elected officials’ seats if they are ordered to active military service. State Reps. David Thomas (R-Jefferson) …

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio legislators are proposing a bill to protect elected officials’ seats if they are ordered to active military service.
by Katie Millard
www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

Ohio redistricted in 2025, which means you might be in a new US House district, with new candidates asking for your vote.
Before you vote in the primary, go to findmydistrict.ohiosos.gov so you're prepared with info about the candidates who will be on your ballot.

Worried about this election? We have the antidote: be a poll worker. Nothing will make you feel better about voting, democracy, or our country than seeing what happens behind the scenes and connecting with neighbors, we promise.
Go here
pollworkertracker.ohiosos.gov/pollworkersi...

Thinking about being a poll worker this year? It's not too late! Sign up here:
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'I want my vote to count' | Advocates discuss mail-in voting, respond to student concerns President Donald Trump signed an executive order March 31 regarding election integrity. The APWU president said the order contradicts the "fundamental purpose of the USPS."

Postal workers, labor unions and voting advocates argue in favor of mail-in ballots
“Vote by mail is not a new thing. It’s been going on since the Civil War,"
-Don Hoffrogge, president, American Postal Workers Union Greater Cincinnati 164
www.wcpo.com/news/local-n...

Politicians want us to question the power of our vote | Editorial We will never progress in this state if we continue battling lawmakers over issues that should be a done deal.

Editorial
What is the significance of a person's vote? It's a way to show our legislators that we're watching, listening and staying engaged.
We must not let them bring this power into question. Instead, we must exercise it repeatedly and deliberately.
www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...

Ohio redistricted in 2025, which means you might be in a new US House district, with new candidates asking for your vote.
Before you vote in the primary, go to findmydistrict.ohiosos.gov so you're prepared with info about the candidates who will be on your ballot.

'Keep it, protect it, expand it.' Vote by mail push launches in Dayton region The American Postal Workers Union and League of Women Voters of the Greater Dayton Area encouraged people to use and defend voting by mail.

Vote by mail push launches in Dayton
"It has proven to be safe and secure, it's convenient. It allows people who otherwise might not be able to get to the polls during the regular operating hours to have their voice heard"
-Christine Corba, LWV of the Greater Dayton Area
www.wyso.org/news/2026-04...

TOLEDO OH - A new push to keep mail-in voting is coming from one of the unions that works to get those ballots through the postal system. That union says your ballot is secure when it arrives and secure through the process.
by Shaun Hegarty
www.13abc.com/2026/04/14/p...

Voter ID requirements in Ohio League of Women Voters of Ohio director dispels some confusion of what ID you need to vote in the May Primary

Jen Miller, League of Women Voters of Ohio director dispels some confusion of what ID you need to vote in the May Primary
www.10tv.com/video/news/p...

Trump's voting restrictions bill may fail, but parts live on in 23 states The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of President Donald Trump’s sweeping pac...

The SAVE America Act looks set to die in Congress, but 23 mostly Republican-led U.S. states have recently changed their voting procedures to mirror key aspects of Pres. Donald Trump’s sweeping package of voting restrictions in time for ​November’s midterm elections
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...

Rural America is gaining residents. Here's how Ohio fits into the national picture Rural Ohio gained about 3,000 residents between 2024 and 2025.

At a national level, rural America is growing
But that growth is uneven; only about half of rural counties gained population last year, while the other half continued to shrink, many of them persistently.
www.wvxu.org/2026-04-14/r...

Early voting continues this week! Monday through Friday from 8am - 5pm—go to VOTE411.org to find your early voting location and get all the info you need to vote in Ohio's primary.

Here are the candidates for state office in Ohio's primary election Find information about candidates running for Ohio offices on Akron and Summit County ballots, including Ohio House and Ohio Senate races.

2026 Ohio primary election voters’ guide: Here are the candidates for state offices
State offices are on the ballot for Ohio’s May 5 primary, from governor to supreme court justice to attorney general to Ohio House and Senate seats.
signalakron.org/2026-may-pri...

Worried about this election? We have the antidote: be a poll worker. Nothing will make you feel better about voting, democracy, or our country than seeing what happens behind the scenes and connecting with neighbors, we promise
Go here
pollworkertracker.ohiosos.gov/pollworkersi...
…to sign up today

Sometimes leftovers are delicious. Sometimes... not so much.
Don't leave it up to someone else to decide what we eat. Voting in our midterm primary election is happening now—go to VOTE411.org to see what's on your ballot and get the info you need to be ready to order.

🙏Thank you to the hundreds of Ohio candidates who responded to vote411.org ’s Voter Guide so that voters can be informed before casting their vote!
💬 If you're running in Ohio's primary and didn't get our VOTE411 questionnaire, let us know!

A major shift to the draft system is coming under new federal law Starting December of this year, the U.S. will automatically register eligible men for the military draft through the Selective Service System, a major change under the National Defense Authorization A...

Starting this December, the U.S. will automatically register eligible men for the military draft thru the Selective Service System, a major change under the National Defense Authorization Act that does not mean a draft is being enacted but is raising questions
www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

They're running for Ohio secretary of state. Get to know the candidates. Four candidates for the new chief elections officer will be on Ohio's May primary ballot. Here's what you need to know about them.

They're running for Ohio secretary of state. Get to know the candidates.
by Morgan Trau
www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

Sometimes leftovers are delicious. Sometimes... not so much.
Don't leave it up to someone else to decide what we eat. Voting in our midterm primary election is happening now—go to VOTE411.org to see what's on your ballot and get the info you need to be ready to order.

Have a question about the May 5 Ohio Primary?
Find nonpartisan information, candidate profiles, and answers to your election questions at Vote411.org
#empoweringvoters

Early voting has started for Ohio's primary! Learn what's on your ballot and the candidates running to earn your support before you vote with VOTE411's personalized voter guide. Go to vote411.org/ohio to get everything you need to be voting ready.

In primary contests for Ohio Secretary of State, debate features gerrymandering, election integrity • Ohio Capital Journal The May primary will be important for voters looking at the Ohio Secretary of State’s race, as both the Republicans and Democrats have competitive races to run before the November general election.

In primary contests for Ohio Secretary of State, debate features gerrymandering, election integrity
by Susan Tebben
ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/04/08/s...

Happy first day of early voting, Ohio! Your county's early voting location is open 8am - 5pm Tuesday thru Friday this week. Bring your unexpired photo ID and if you run into any challenges when voting, call or text 866-OUR-VOTE to get live voting help from a trained Election Protection volunteer.

Warren City Council holds another town hall regarding ward redistricting On April 6, 2026, members of the Warren City Council and the League of Women Voters of Ohio met to continue an effort in educating residents of Warren’s first and

On April 6, Warren City Council & @LWVO met to educate residents of Warren’s first & seventh wards on redrawing the city’s wards.
The need to redraw Warren’s wards was discovered after @LWVO outlined that the city had not reconfigured wards since 1991 - over 30 years ago
www.wfmj.com/news/local-n...

How to vote early for Ohio 2026 primary election COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A banner election year in Ohio is officially beginning Tuesday as residents across the state can begin voting early. Those who are registered to vote for the upcoming …

How to vote early for Ohio 2026 primary election
by Orri Benatar
www.nbc4i.com/news/your-lo...

Ohio's May 5 primary election guide: How to see a sample ballot, find your polling place, absentee voting deadlines and more Voting in person on election day? Polls will be open on May 5 from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.

Ohio's May 5 primary election guide: How to see a sample ballot, find your polling place, absentee voting deadlines and more
Voting in person on election day? Polls will be open on May 5 from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m.
by Ryan Haidet
www.wkyc.com/article/news...

⏰TODAY! The deadline to register to vote or check and update your voter registration to vote in the 2026 Ohio Primary is today, April 6. Our county Boards of Elections are open until 9pm tonight

🔗 Link to check, register, and get other election info here: ohiosos.gov/elections