Nan Whaley

Political scientists say careful calculations are being made right now as to whether and how candidates should engage in public debate.

Nan Whaley, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, said incumbent Mike DeWine has failed to answer the call by Ohioans to "do something.”

Democratic candidate for Ohio governor Nan Whaley and Republican U.S. Senate candidate J.D. Vance make their way through the Ohio State Fair.

In an address to the Ohio School Safety Summit, Gov. Mike DeWine said the state must take a “holistic” approach to keeping Ohio students safe.

The attorney for the family says he is concerned about possible collusion between the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Fraternal Order of Police; Convicted former Cleveland City Councilman Kenneth Johnson has asked for early release from federal prison citing health issues; Democratic gubernatorial candidate Nan Whaley wants a major overhaul to the state's energy policy as the anniversary of the nuclear bailout bill approaches ... and more stories.

Nan Whaley, Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, used the anniversary of Ohio’s nuclear bailout bill being signed into law to push for different energy policy.

Tim Ryan, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, touts endorsement of abortion rights group while Republican U.S. Senate nominee J.D. Vance has the support of anti-abortion organizations.

Gov. Mike DeWine and former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, the Republican and Democratic nominees for Ohio governor, find themselves on opposite ends of the abortion debate heading into November.

Both Democrats and Republicans have talked about suspending the gas tax to lower prices at the pump, but both sides have also raised concerns about the idea.

The Republican-backed House Bill 99, which was approved a week after a deadly school shooting in Texas, would allow school staff to carry firearms with only 24 hours of training; Cleveland Heights Mayor Kahlil Seren announced plans to expand the city's parental leave policy; and more stories.