/news/election-2020 2020 is looking to be a pivotal year in politics. But this year's elections are about much more than the race for the White House. And the coronavirus pandemic is proving to be a complicating factor. WKSU, our colleagues at public radio stations across Ohio and the region and at NPR will bring you coverage of all the races from the national to the local level. en-US Copyright Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-19/joe-biden-to-be-sworn-in-as-46th-president Biden will be inaugurated in a ceremony Wednesday at the U.S. Capitol. Wed, 20 Jan 2021 14:00:53 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-19/joe-biden-to-be-sworn-in-as-46th-president /news/government-politics/2021-01-17/ohio-statehouse-protest-at-times-loud-but-peaceful Protesters at the Ohio Statehouse join thousands across the country in rallies at state capitals. In Columbus, the demonstration included some tense verbal exchanges but, for the most part, remained peaceful. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 03:07:17 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-17/ohio-statehouse-protest-at-times-loud-but-peaceful Carter Adams /news/npr-news/2021-01-06/democrat-jon-ossoff-claims-victory-over-david-perdue-in-georgia-runoff But the Associated Press has not yet called the race, which Ossoff leads by about 16,000 votes. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 13:56:41 GMT /news/npr-news/2021-01-06/democrat-jon-ossoff-claims-victory-over-david-perdue-in-georgia-runoff Alana Wise /government-politics/2021-01-05/democrats-win-1-of-2-georgia-races-with-senate-control-in-sight Democrat Raphael Warnock defeated GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, according to the Associated Press. If Democrat Jon Ossoff defeats Republican David Perdue, control of the Senate will flip. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:56:30 GMT /government-politics/2021-01-05/democrats-win-1-of-2-georgia-races-with-senate-control-in-sight Deirdre Walsh, Domenico Montanaro /news/government-politics/2021-01-04/portman-to-oppose-effort-to-throw-out-biden-electors The senator who backed President Trump during the 2020 election and supported his right to challenge the results is speaking out against voter fraud claims. Tue, 05 Jan 2021 03:08:48 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-04/portman-to-oppose-effort-to-throw-out-biden-electors Nick Castele /news/government-politics/2021-01-04/dewine-opposes-effort-by-group-of-congressional-republicans-to-overturn-bidens-win Ohio’s Republican Sen. Rob Portman says he opposes objections to certification of the electoral college results on Wednesday, though it’s expected at least five Ohio Congressmen will object, along with many other Republicans. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 20:39:32 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-04/dewine-opposes-effort-by-group-of-congressional-republicans-to-overturn-bidens-win Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2020-12-28/ohios-only-black-elected-prosecutor-prepares-to-take-office-in-stark-county In January, Stark County will have its first-ever Black elected prosecutor. Republican Kyle Stone, 37, will also be the only Black county prosecutor in the state of Ohio. Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:44:46 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-12-28/ohios-only-black-elected-prosecutor-prepares-to-take-office-in-stark-county Debbie Holmes /news/npr-news/2020-12-14/watch-live-in-evening-speech-biden-to-urge-americans-to-turn-the-page On the day electors around the country vote to reaffirm his victory, President-elect Joe Biden will call for unity and healing, according to excerpts of the speech. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:21:45 GMT /news/npr-news/2020-12-14/watch-live-in-evening-speech-biden-to-urge-americans-to-turn-the-page Amita Kelly, Alana Wise /news/government-politics/2020-12-14/at-electoral-college-meeting-ohio-electors-set-to-cast-votes-for-trump The 538 members of the Electoral College will cast their states’ votes for president today, including the 18 electors in Ohio. Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:39:55 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-12-14/at-electoral-college-meeting-ohio-electors-set-to-cast-votes-for-trump Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2020-12-01/watch-live-president-elect-joe-biden-unveils-his-economic-team Familiar faces from previous administrations will advise the president-elect on economic policies. Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:30:08 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-12-01/watch-live-president-elect-joe-biden-unveils-his-economic-team