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2018 was a big election year in Ohio. Republicans held onto all five statewide executive offices including governor and super majorities in both the Ohio House and Senate. But there were a few bright spots for Democrats, among them the reelection of U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown and the election of two Democrats to the Ohio Supreme Court.With election 2018 over, the focus now shifts to governing. Stay connected with the latest on politics, policies and people making the decisions at all levels affecting your lives.

Cleveland Police Union Endorses Josh Mandel

Photo of Mandel and Loomis shaking hands
Annie Wu

The Cleveland police union Tuesday endorsed state Treasurer – a Republican -- in his bid for U.S. Senate.  

The union hall was devoid of any members when its president, Steve Loomis, announced the leadership had voted to endorse Mandel over incumbent .  Loomis said Brown is “stale” and does not support law enforcement.

“(Brown) rambles on about and false narratives and that’s just completely unacceptable,” Loomis said. 

The police union is the latest endorsement for Mandel. Two weeks ago, the Pro-Donald Trump super pac backed him.  The group is also responsible for the hashtag “.”  That’s Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Asked if McConnell should be replaced as the Republican leader in the Senate, Mandel wouldn't answr.

"We’re here to talk about an election where every person in the state of Ohio can vote. I think your question is about an election where no one in the state of Ohio can vote,."

Except Mandel, if he’s elected.