📢 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.

Republican Ohio Supreme Court makes Ohio first in nation to allow political endorsements from judges • Ohio Capital Journal Without being asked, and without public hearings or briefs, five Republican Ohio Supreme Court justices engaged in flagrant judicial activism and decided that Ohio judges can participate in partisan p...

Republican Ohio Supreme Court makes Ohio first in nation to allow political endorsements from judges

Commentary: Marilou Johanek

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📣Join us on Saturday, April 25 to canvass Columbus neighborhoods to get-out-the-vote for Issue 5!

Issue 5 will enhance 911 responses for non-violent crises by dispatching a team of trained non-police responders.

💻Sign up today: www.mobilize.us/acluohio/eve...

TONIGHT, Friday, April 17 at 5:30PM in Marion, OH

Early voting has begun! Want to reject politicization of the courts? VOTE. Use your voice at the ballot box to protect your rights. VOTE.

View your personalized sample ballot & meet the candidates for Ohio Supreme Court, App Ct & Common Pleas Court at www.vote411.org/.

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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.

Latest from @fixthecourt.com: Federal Judges Accepted Far Too Many Freebies in 2023 and 2024 (including one in Ohio)

Federal judges reported receiving 407 gifts valued at $935,000, with some presenting conflicts requiring recusal.

👉 fixthecourt.com/2026/04/fede...

Republican Trumbull County judge challenges Ohio reproductive rights amendment Trumbull County Judge David Engler argues the voter-approved reproductive rights amendment eliminates his jurisdiction over minors seeking abortions without parental involvement.

Republican Trumbull County judge challenges Ohio reproductive rights amendment

By: Mary Frances McGowan, @cleveland.com
www.cleveland.com/open/2026/04...

Here are candidates in contested races in central Ohio in the 2026 primary Early in-person and absentee voting is underway for the May 5 primary. Here's a list of contested candidate races on ballots in central Ohio counties.

There is one contested primary race (R) for Ohio Supreme Court:
- Judge Andrew King (5th Dist App Ct)
- Judge Jill Lanzinger (9th Dist App Ct)
- Judge Ron Lewis (2nd Dist App Ct)
- Frmr Judge Colleen O'Donnell (Franklin Co Common Pleas Ct)

www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Defenders of mail-in voting launch offensive campaign in Cincinnati The message to lawmakers is that voters like and want the option to mail their ballots.

Voting advocates and labor unions are calling on lawmakers to back off attacks on mail-in ballots.
American Postal Workers Union Local President Don Hoffrogge says pollsters on both sides of the aisle have found overwhelming support for mail-in ballots.
www.wvxu.org/local-news/2...

Federal judges reported receiving 407 gifts worth $935,000 in 2023-24 (i.e., the 2 most recent yrs for which 85%+ of disclosures are posted).

*Any* gift acceptance exposes judges to unnecessary conflicts & justified criticism, but this is extreme fixthecourt.com/2026/04/fede....

4 in GOP primary to challenge Ohio’s lone statewide Democrat for supreme court seat Four Republicans are running for their party’s nomination in the May primary for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court held by Associate Justice Jennifer Brunner, the only Democrat currently

Four Republicans are running for their party’s nomination in the May 5 primary for a seat on the Ohio Supreme Court held by Justice Jennifer Brunner, the only Democrat currently holding statewide office in Ohio.

By: Avery Kreemer

www.daytondailynews.com/local/4-in-g...

⏰ TONIGHT, April 15 at 6PM in Kent, OH

⏰ FRIDAY, April 17 at 5:30PM in Marion, OH

Come out and hear from Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan as he shares his personal story as a murder victim family member, reflects on faith, justice, and healing.

The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Ohio judges are now free to endorse political candidates, citing First Amendment rights.

In his dissent, Republican Justice Pat Fischer wrote the ruling “could have an immobilizing effect on the judicial system in Ohio.”

www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Meet the candidates on your ballot for the 2026 primary election Central Ohio voters will help decide primaries for statewide offices, state legislative seats, and some local offices in the May 5, 2026, election.

See the⁦‪ @dispatch.com voter guide for the 2026 primary election

Central Ohio voters will help decide primaries for statewide offices, Ohio Supreme Court & state legislative seats, and some local offices in the May 5, 2026, election.

www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

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.

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!

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...

🧑‍⚖️ Four Republicans are competing in the May 5 primary to challenge Ohio Supreme Court Justice Jennifer Brunner.

ℹ️ Candidate questionnaires are a great way for voters to get more informed, so check out their @dispatch.com Q & A responses.

www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Vote YES on Issue 5 to support the Community Crisis Response Amendment for Columbus!

This alt crisis response system will:
✔️ Reduce violence, save lives, & enhance public safety.
✔️ Meet the health & safety needs of community members in crisis.

📲 cbussafety.org/campaign/

@cbussafety.bsky.social

London's News Desk London Mitchell is a veteran Toledo area broadcaster

The Podcast: Staying in Contact with London Mitchell

Hear from Ohioans to Stop Executions executive director Kevin Werner on confronting the wrongful conviction crisis in Ohio.

londonmitchell.com?link_id=4&ca...

Join Ohioans to Stop Executions for their upcoming Journey of Hope Ohio Mini Tour events w/Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr. This special evening will offer space for reflection, conversation, and community that's centered on justice, healing, and hope.

RSVP: nodeathpenaltyoh.com/upcoming-eve...

The last day to request an absentee ballot for the May primary election is April 28.

Because of a new restrictive law, all mail-in ballots must be received by your Board of Elections by the time polls close on Election Day to be counted.

More information here: www.ohiosos.gov/elections/re...

A former Whitehall City Attorney has filed a lawsuit w/the Ohio Supreme Court asking the court to immediately toss out hundreds of collected signatures on petitions behind a recall election seeking to oust the Whitehall mayor & 2 at-large council members.

www.dispatch.com/story/news/l...

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.

Throwback to a few weeks ago when we reached a historic agreement with Columbus elected officials to officially place an alternative-crisis response proposal on the May ballot!

Vote YES on Issue 5 by May 5!
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The @acluohio.bsky.social team is hosting a yard sign drive-thru on Friday (4/10) and Saturday (4/11) at their office in German Village. Come pick up a sign to show your support for the Community Crisis Response Amendment!

📍Times + address here: www.mobilize.us/acluohio/eve...

Who is running for Ohio Supreme Court in the May primary election?

Meet the Republicans running in the primary for Ohio Supreme Court. The winner will face incumbent Justice Jennifer Brunner in November’s General Election.

By: @lbischoff.bsky.social

www.dispatch.com/story/news/c...

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...