primary elections

Some lawmakers again pushing to close Ohio's primary elections

Sarah Donaldson

The most recent proposal would also prohibit Ohio candidates from running with a political party if they had not voted in the party's latest primary.

Newly elected House Speaker Jason Stephens (R-Kitts Hill, left) and Senate President Matt Huffman (R-Lima) talk in the House chambers during a break on January 3, 2023, the first day of the 135th General Assembly.

Politics & Government

Republican war for control of Ohio Statehouse bringing in money, interest in primary races

Karen Kasler

Eleven of the 22 Republicans who joined all 32 Democrats in voting for Jason Stephens for Ohio House speaker over Derek Merrin last year are facing primary challengers with some money behind them.

Shayla Favor (left), Natalia Harris (center) and Anthony Pierson (right) are all running in the Democratic Primary for Franklin County Prosecutor.

Politics & Government

Three Democrats running for Franklin County prosecutor in Tuesday primary

George Shillcock

Shayla Favor, Natalia Harris or Anthony Pierson will face Republican John Rutan in the November general election.

Politics & Government

Ohio gubernatorial, U.S. Senate primary debates to take place in March

Tana Weingartner

Central State University will serve as the host site for the debates on March 28 and 29.

Ohio Republican Party headquarters, Columbus, Ohio

Politics & Government

Some Republicans Urge Ohio GOP Not To Endorse Candidates

Jo Ingles

Republicans who support lesser-known GOP candidates say party endorsements now would be unfair.

All Sides with Anna Staver

Primary Colors: GOP races and Tea Party challengers

10:00 Primary day is upon us, and the airwaves have been relatively free from attack ads. But that doesn't mean all's quiet in the Buckeye State. Today…