/news/tags/balance-of-power Balance of Power en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-12-03/2018-vote-showed-tribal-party-tendencies There were some surprises buried in the results of the 2018 election, many of them for Democrats, who lost the five big statewide executive offices. But… Mon, 03 Dec 2018 10:00:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-12-03/2018-vote-showed-tribal-party-tendencies Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-11-01/16th-congressional-district-race-is-a-run-for-an-open-seat No matter how the vote goes next month there will be a new face in Washington from Ohio’s 16th congressional district. Incumbent Jim Renacci decided to… Thu, 01 Nov 2018 09:50:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-11-01/16th-congressional-district-race-is-a-run-for-an-open-seat /news/government-politics/2018-10-30/election-2018-predicting-midterm-outcomes-proves-challenging-for-pundit With one week to go until Election Day, many races are too close to call.Predicting what voters might do this midterm is part of the job for an Ohioan now… Tue, 30 Oct 2018 20:50:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-30/election-2018-predicting-midterm-outcomes-proves-challenging-for-pundit Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2018-10-23/election-2018-candidates-for-ohio-attorney-general-share-views The attorney general is the state’s top cop, protecting Ohioans against shady business practices and against crime on the streets. And the new AG will be… Tue, 23 Oct 2018 09:50:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-23/election-2018-candidates-for-ohio-attorney-general-share-views Karen Kasler /news/government-politics/2018-10-19/auditor-candidates-trade-barbs-on-late-tax-payments A debate between Zack Space and Keith Faber, the two candidates for Ohio State Auditor, turned to discussions of legal histories and honesty.At Zane State… Fri, 19 Oct 2018 22:28:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-19/auditor-candidates-trade-barbs-on-late-tax-payments /news/government-politics/2018-10-16/election-2018-is-this-the-year-of-the-woman-for-ohios-female-candidates Nationally, this year may be shaping up to be a watershed moment for women running for elected office. The Center for American Women and Politics at… Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:28:43 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-16/election-2018-is-this-the-year-of-the-woman-for-ohios-female-candidates Andrew Meyer /news/government-politics/2018-10-09/senate-candidate-renacci-to-akron-press-club-browns-policies-are-a-step-backward Congressman Jim Renacci wanted to give the Akron Press Club a clear message: He is not anything like his opponent, incumbent Sherrod Brown. Senate… Wed, 10 Oct 2018 00:38:38 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-09/senate-candidate-renacci-to-akron-press-club-browns-policies-are-a-step-backward /news/government-politics/2018-10-09/election-2018-political-newcomers-can-face-long-odds Dissatisfaction with current elected officials has led a number of newcomers to jump into the political arena this midterm election. One of the biggest… Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:30:00 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-09/election-2018-political-newcomers-can-face-long-odds Sarah Taylor /news/government-politics/2018-10-08/candidates-for-state-auditor-talk-medicaid-ecot The auditor is considered the top taxpayer watchdog, reviewing the books and doing efficiency audits for thousands of units of state and local government.… Tue, 09 Oct 2018 03:08:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2018-10-08/candidates-for-state-auditor-talk-medicaid-ecot Karen Kasler