J.D. Vance

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan knows Ohio politics well enough that he understands he must make it clear to voters he won't be beholden to the Democratic Party if elected.

Congressman Tim Ryan (D-Niles) said no one should be above the law.

The endorsement wasn't a foregone conclusion, because the labor unions group hasn't always backed Democratic candidates.

Documents show Cleveland Police failed to fully vet three lateral hires, one of whom was involved in sexually harassing a colleague; Ohio's top election official still supports J.D. Vance despite Vance's comments promoting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory; A woman claims Cavs guard Rajon Rondo threatened her life with a gun; and more stories.

After separate primary battles, J.D. Vance and Tim Ryan are set as the major party nominees for Ohio's U.S. Senate race.

The venture capitalist and author of "Hillbilly Elegy" was locked in a fiery race for the Ohio Republican nomination.

Police say a passenger in the car the teenager was driving returned to the scene to help find the driver; Former President Donald Trump headlined a rally in central Ohio over the weekend where he stumped for Senate candidate J.D. Vance and others; Fire officials responded to two early Sunday morning fires in Akron; and more stories.

Former President Donald Trump announced his endorsement of author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance in his bid for the U.S. Senate late Friday.

The endorsement could buoy the Hillbilly Elegy author's chances in a crowded GOP primary field.

Money is coming to the Republican candidates from several sources, including sometimes from personal loans.