Jeremy Pelzer

First Ohio Democrat steps forward for potential 2026 U.S. Senate run State Sen. Casey Weinstein says he’s considering a run for U.S. Senate next year – but only if ex-U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown doesn't enter the race.

State Sen. @senatorweinstein.bsky.social becomes the first Ohio Democrat to publicly consider a run for U.S. Senate next year www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06...

Ohio Democrats choose stability over shake-up with new party chair Ex-state Rep. Kathleen Clyde is the new chair of the Ohio Democratic Party, which has been struggling for years to fight a descent into political irrelevance.

Ohio Democrats choose stability over shake-up with new party chair Kathleen Clyde
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Ohio Supreme Court justice confirms unprecedented move to challenge colleague’s seat Republican Justice Pat Fischer confirmed he'll try to unseat fellow Justice Jennifer Brunner, the lone Democrat left on the state’s high court.

Republican Ohio Supreme Court justice confirms unprecedented move to try to unseat the court's lone remaining Democrat www.cleveland.com/news/2025/05...

Democrat Tim Ryan eyes 2026 Ohio governor’s race despite earlier denials Democratic ex-U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is “seriously considering” running for Ohio governor in 2026 as he ramps up TV and in-person appearances, according to a close adviser.

Ex-U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan is "seriously considering" running for Ohio governor in 2026, a close adviser says. The 2022 Democratic US Senate nominee is also ramping up TV and in-state appearances.
Right now, the only Democrat in the #OHgov race is @amyactonoh.bsky.social www.cleveland.com/news/2025/05...

"That’s just not a way to govern": How Ohio’s budget process blindsides the public -- and even lawmakers themselves www.cleveland.com/news/2025/04...

Ex-lawmaker Jay Edwards enters crowded GOP primary for Ohio treasurer in 2026 The move by the Athens County Republican sets up a potentially contentious Republican primary for treasurer with two other legislative veterans.

NEW: Ex-state Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) has filed to run for Ohio state treasurer, ending months of speculation about his 2026 plans and setting up a crowded, four-way GOP primary next year. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/04...

Ohio AG Dave Yost: State has little power to claw back $600M from Intel Intel's on track to not meet the conditions of a $600 million state grant to help build a $28 billion computer-chip complex in Ohio, but the state's top lawyer says it would be tough to recoup the mon...

Ohio AG Dave Yost: Even though Intel is on track to not meet the promises it made to land $600M in state grants for its $28B Ohio chip complex, the grant agreement is so broadly written that state officials will have a hard time clawing the money back www.cleveland.com/news/2025/03...

Thoughts and prayers to Senator Smith as he attempts the impossible tonight

Dr. Amy Acton launches Democratic campaign for Ohio governor in 2026 Acton, who has been hinting at such a run since last summer, is the first Ohio Democrat to launch a 2026 gubernatorial campaign.

Dr. Amy Acton, who launched a run for Ohio governor in 2026 on Tuesday, is expected to be a good fundraiser, and she has better name ID than most other Ohio Democrats. But will her COVID-era fame be a blessing or a hindrance? www.cleveland.com/news/2025/01...