Election 2026

Rep.-elect Emilia Sykes, D-Ohio, joins other newly-elected members of the House of Representatives as they arrive at the Capitol for an orientation program, in Washington, Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.

SNAP 'in limbo' as shutdown drags on, Rep. Emilia Sykes says

Abigail Bottar

The Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program ran out of funds on Saturday. Cities and nonprofits are suing the Trump administration over its refusal to release contingency funds to pay for the program.

Kevin Coughlin (right) holds a microphone on a stage while speaking at a campaign event with Gov. Mike DeWine (left). The backdrop says, "Kevin Coughlin Congress."

Government & Politics

Coughlin bows out of congressional rematch with Sykes following Ohio redistricting decision

Andrew Meyer

Kevin Coughlin announced Sunday on social media that he was withdrawing from his bid for Ohio's 13th Congressional District. He lost a close race to Rep. Emilia Sykes in 2024.

Government & Politics

Ohio Redistricting Commission cuts deal on map, averts repeal effort

Sarah Donaldson

The state will now avoid a lengthier fight over a mandated redraw of boundaries for the 15 members of Congress from Ohio.

League of Women Voters of Ohio Program Coordinator Trevor Martin stands to the right with a microphone in front of a screen with the newly proposed Congressional map.

Government & Politics

Kent residents react to new map adding them to Ohio's 13th Congressional District

Abigail Bottar

The League of Women Voters of Ohio and Kent held a community conversation Thursday night at the Kent United Methodist Church.

Government & Politics

Bipartisan agreement may be coming for Ohio congressional map, just before Friday's deadline

Jo Ingles

The Ohio Redistricting Commission has until the end of the day Friday to come up with such an agreement.

a crowd of people holding signs that bear slogans like "gerrymandering is cheating: stop it" and "fair districts."

Government & Politics

Analysis: Ohio GOP plays the waiting game on redistricting... again

Howard Wilkinson

One month into a three-month process, statehouse Republicans hold all the cards in drawing new congressional district maps for Ohio.