/news/tags/electoral-college Electoral College en-US Copyright Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:02:06 GMT /news/2021-01-06/morning-headlines-ohio-to-move-to-2nd-phase-of-vaccine-distribution-this-month-dewine-defends-signing-stand-your-ground-bill Gov. Mike DeWine says the state will move to the second phase of vaccine distribution in about two weeks; DeWine is also defending his decision to sign into law a gun rights bill eliminating Ohioans' duty to retreat before using force; at least four Ohio members of Congress will join the dozens of Republicans in the House who will challenge today’s presidential electoral vote counts; and more stories. Wed, 06 Jan 2021 14:02:06 GMT /news/2021-01-06/morning-headlines-ohio-to-move-to-2nd-phase-of-vaccine-distribution-this-month-dewine-defends-signing-stand-your-ground-bill Amanda Rabinowitz, J. Nungesser /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/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/2019-04-10/popular-vote-proposal-will-not-be-on-ohios-fall-ballot A proposal to allow Ohioans to decide whether the state’s 18 electoral votes should go to the winner of the national popular vote has vanished, just a… Wed, 10 Apr 2019 22:30:41 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-04-10/popular-vote-proposal-will-not-be-on-ohios-fall-ballot Karen Kasler /news/community/2019-04-10/morning-headlines-house-to-vote-on-heartbeat-bill-fire-damages-underground-railroad-stop Here are your morning headlines for Wednesday, April 10:House to vote on heartbeat bill;Fire damages Underground Railroad stop;Lawmakers consider bill to… Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:13:59 GMT /news/community/2019-04-10/morning-headlines-house-to-vote-on-heartbeat-bill-fire-damages-underground-railroad-stop Mark Arehart /news/government-politics/2019-04-01/challenge-begins-in-ohio-to-end-use-of-electoral-college The move to get rid of the electoral college and award the presidency to the candidate who actually gets the most votes is gaining traction in… Tue, 02 Apr 2019 02:29:25 GMT /news/government-politics/2019-04-01/challenge-begins-in-ohio-to-end-use-of-electoral-college Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2016-12-19/ohios-electors-unanimously-cast-their-ballots-for-donald-trump There were no surprises inside the Ohio Statehouse today as the state’s 18 electors cast their ballots for Republican President-Elect Donald Trump. But as… Tue, 20 Dec 2016 00:03:52 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-12-19/ohios-electors-unanimously-cast-their-ballots-for-donald-trump Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2016-12-18/ohio-electors-receive-requests-to-not-vote-for-donald-trump The Electoral College is set to cast votes for president of the United States on Monday. Ohio’s 18 presidential electors will gather in Columbus at the… Mon, 19 Dec 2016 04:02:34 GMT /news/government-politics/2016-12-18/ohio-electors-receive-requests-to-not-vote-for-donald-trump Nick Castele