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Sec. of State Frank LaRose, a Republican, says he still thinks U.S. Senate Republican nominee J.D. Vance is the "right person for the job" when asked to respond to comments made by Vance supporting the "Great Replacement" conspiracy theory.
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Ohio's top elections official says state lawmakers must hold a vote today to push back the May 3 primary if they want to avoid having to hold a second one in August; Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine thinks the Ohio Constitution should be amended to clarify the political standards that legislative districts must meet in order to avoid partisan gerrymandering; authorities say they have three suspects in custody in connection with the high-speed police chase that led to the death of a police officer from Northwestern Ohio; and more stories.
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Secretary of State Frank LaRose says House, Senate candidates won't be on the May primary ballot after district maps were invalidated again; a debate among Ohio Republican candidates for governor has been canceled; more than 150,000 retired Ohio teachers will see a cost of living adjustment for the first time in years; and more stories.
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The Ohio Supreme Court has continued the contempt hearing it set last week for the members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission.
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Frank LaRose explains how the delay in adopting new legislative redistricting maps is affecting the election.
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Republican Justice Pat DeWine has recused himself from the contempt proceedings because they will involve his father, Gov. Mike DeWine, while another justice says she disagrees with the decision to hold a hearing.
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Preparations are underway for the major winter storm that’s rolling in Wednesday; the owner of Cedar Point and Kings Island says it’s mulling a takeover bid from SeaWorld Entertainment; Rock Hall releases list of 2022 nominees; and more stories.
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Voting-rights and Democratic groups displeased with the latest redraw of legislative district maps have until today to file objections to the Ohio Supreme Court; Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose is in quarantine after he tested positive for COVID-19; Cleveland City Council has approved new legislation to try and limit the spread of dollar stores in the city; and more stories.
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Morning Headlines: FirstEnergy sells 20% stake in transmission business; COVID cases spike on SundayAkron-based FirstEnergy is selling a nearly 20% stake in its transmission business for $2.4 billion; COVID-19 cases in Ohio spiked to above average on Sunday to more than 4,300; the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium says it has filed its formal appeal of the loss of its most important accreditation; and more stories.
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The Secretary of State's office reported a jump in early ballots returned this year over 2019, the most recent comparable election year.