Former Ohio GOP chair Jane Timken tapped to represent Canton, most of Stark County in Ohio Senate
The Cincinnati-born Timken, who is now based in Canton, will replace the late Kirk Schuring, a Jackson Township Republican who died of cancer last November.
Three-way GOP battle takes shape in 2026 Ohio governor’s race: Capitol Letter
Ex-presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Treasurer Robert Sprague, and Attorney General Dave Yost are each expected to launch campaigns soon.
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What happens when the frontrunner for Ohio governor becomes senator? An unpredictable chain reaction.
Former Lt. Gov., now U.S. Senator, Jon Husted’s move to D.C. opens a vacancy for Gov. Mike DeWine’s second-in-command — but also for governor. Here are some names to watch.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost launches 2026 bid for governor
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‘I will not fail,’ Dave Yost pledges at start of his campaign for Ohio governor
Attorney General Dave Yost, who’s talked for months about running for governor, announced his intentions to seek the office next year. Yost, a Republican, said Thursday: “After receiving a groundswell of support from voters across the state and much prayer and consultation,
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost is running for governor to replace Mike DeWine
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced Thursday that he's running for governor to replace term-limited Gov. Mike DeWine in 2026.
Stark County Republican officials approve of Trump renaming Denali as Mount McKinley
Stark County GOP officials enthusiastically back President Donald Trump changing the name of North America's tallest mountain back to Mount McKinley.
Ohio Republicans move to block ‘sanctuary cities’ as Trump takes office
Attorney General Dave Yost wants Ohio to officially outlaw “sanctuary cities,” municipalities that limit their cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Ohio GOP Chair: 'Confusing Ohioans was not such a bad strategy'
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou declared that Ohio is no longer a swing state during a special event held in Fremont by the Sandusky County Republican Party. Triantafilou attributed Republican successes in the last election to continued party unity,
Republican Ohio Lieutenant Governor Husted to replace Vance in Senate
Republican Ohio Governor Mike DeWine appointed his state's lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, on Friday to fill Vice President-elect JD Vance's former seat in the U.S. Senate.The move was among several playing out as members of the party's narrow majorities in Congress prepare to join President-elect Donald Trump's new administration on Monday.
Reports: Vivek Ramaswamy expected to depart DOGE, announce Ohio governor run
NBC News confirmed a report - citing two sources - that Ramaswamy will focus his efforts on a campaign to become the next governor of Ohio.
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Ohio GOP Chair: 'Confusing Ohioans was not such a bad strategy'
Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou declared that Ohio is no longer a swing state during a special event held in Fremont by the Sandusky County Republican Party. Triantafilou ...
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Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.
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The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA
The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet. Ratcliffe was director of national intelligence during Trump’s first term and is the first person to have held that position and the top post at the CIA,