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Ohio Governor Campaign Finance: Acton Outraises Ramaswamy in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio governor campaign finance reports show Democrat Amy Acton raised roughly $11.5 million from donors in 2026, compared with about $9.6 million for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, according to a Signal Ohio review of state filings. Ramaswamy nevertheless held a much larger cash reserve, reporting about $26.8 million on hand compared with Acton’s $8.1 million. His advantage was driven largely by a $25 million personal loan to his campaign. Ohio g
Ohio Governor Campaign Finance: Acton Outraises Ramaswamy in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio governor campaign finance reports show Democrat Amy Acton raised roughly $11.5 million from donors in 2026, compared with about $9.6 million for Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, according to a Signal Ohio review of state filings. Ramaswamy nevertheless held a much larger cash reserve, reporting about $26.8 million on hand compared with Acton’s $8.1 million. His advantage was driven largely by a $25 million personal loan to his campaign. Ohio g
DeWine Vetoes Ohio Absentee Ballot ID and Submetering Bills
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed the Ohio absentee ballot ID bill and a separate electric submetering measure on Wednesday night, June 24, 2026, blocking changes that would have affected mail voters and renters across the state. The Republican governor announced the vetoes in Columbus after the Ohio General Assembly ended its latest work period. No additional legislative sessions were scheduled until after the November election. Why DeWine vetoed the Ohio absentee bal
DeWine Vetoes Ohio Absentee Ballot ID and Submetering Bills
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine vetoed the Ohio absentee ballot ID bill and a separate electric submetering measure on Wednesday night, June 24, 2026, blocking changes that would have affected mail voters and renters across the state. The Republican governor announced the vetoes in Columbus after the Ohio General Assembly ended its latest work period. No additional legislative sessions were scheduled until after the November election. Why DeWine vetoed the Ohio absentee bal
Ohio Property Tax Repeal Campaign Targets 2027 After Missing Ballot Deadline
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio property tax repeal campaign will not move forward for the November 2026 ballot, shifting instead toward a possible Ohio property tax ballot 2027 fight over homeowner costs and local government funding. Following an update reported on Friday, June 5, 2026, organizers with AxOHTax, also known as the Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes, said they will continue collecting signatures rather than submit petitions for the 2026 ballot. Oh
Ohio Property Tax Repeal Campaign Targets 2027 After Missing Ballot Deadline
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio property tax repeal campaign will not move forward for the November 2026 ballot, shifting instead toward a possible Ohio property tax ballot 2027 fight over homeowner costs and local government funding. Following an update reported on Friday, June 5, 2026, organizers with AxOHTax, also known as the Committee to Abolish Ohio Property Taxes, said they will continue collecting signatures rather than submit petitions for the 2026 ballot. Oh
Fight over $900M in COVID-19 jobless benefits heads to Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a high-profile dispute over the early termination of federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits, a decision that could determine whether roughly $900 million in aid will finally reach hundreds of thousands of residents. The case centers on Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2021 decision to withdraw the state from the federal program that provided an additional $300 per week to eligible jobless workers during the height of the pandemic. Lower courts have concluded that
Fight over $900M in COVID-19 jobless benefits heads to Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court has agreed to hear a high-profile dispute over the early termination of federal COVID-19 unemployment benefits, a decision that could determine whether roughly $900 million in aid will finally reach hundreds of thousands of residents. The case centers on Gov. Mike DeWine’s 2021 decision to withdraw the state from the federal program that provided an additional $300 per week to eligible jobless workers during the height of the pandemic. Lower courts have concluded that









