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Hudson resident announces campaign for U.S. Senate seat

March 10, 2010

Hudson resident announces campaign for U.S. Senate seat A 27-year Hudson resident has announced his bid for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. George Voinovich. Michael L. Pryce, an orthopedic surgeon running as an Independent, announced his... Read Story.

County office hopefuls file

February 21, 2010

County office hopefuls file Seven hopefuls want to compete for County Council's three at-large seats in November. Candidates for various judgeships will also be on the ballot. County Council incumbents Pete Crossland, Jon Poda and Ilene Shapiro, all... Read Story.

Filings show few surprises in statewide candidate races

February 21, 2010

Filings show few surprises in statewide candidate races by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- More than 30 hopefuls submitted petitions to appear on the May primary ballot, setting up contests in a handful of statewide races. Republicans have... Read Story.

Three file petitions for state Senate District 27

February 21, 2010

Three file petitions for state Senate District 27 Three people have filed to run for state Senate District 27 this fall for the term begins Jan. 1, 2011. Those filing petitions with the Summit County Board of Elections by the Feb. 18 deadline include... Read Story.

School levy petition submitted

February 21, 2010

School levy petition submitted Hudson -- Pending certification by the Summit County Board of Elections, the Hudson City School District's 5.9-mill continuos operating levy will be on the May ballot. The school district filed the levy petition with the... Read Story.

Five file for U.S. House

February 21, 2010

Five file for U.S. House Five hopefuls have filed to run in the May 4 primary election for the U.S. House of Representative's 14th Congressional District. According to the Lake County Board of Elections, incumbent Steven LaTourette (R-Bainbridge) has... Read Story.

Roegner announces State House candidacy

February 17, 2010

Roegner announces State House candidacy Hudson City Council member Kristina Daley Roegner on Feb. 15 kicked off her campaign to represent the 42nd State House District in Ohio. The Ohio House Republican Organization Committee made the announcement... Read Story.

Brown will take on O'Connor for state's chief justice

February 7, 2010

Brown will take on O'Connor for state's chief justice by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- A central Ohio judge has announced his candidacy for chief justice of the Ohio Supreme Court, taking on Republican Maureen O'Connor. Judge Eric Brown,... Read Story.

Job-creating program to head back to ballot

February 7, 2010

Job-creating program to head back to ballot by Julie Carr Smyth Associated Press Columbus -- Ohio lawmakers decided Feb. 2 to ask voters for $700 million over four years to renew the Third Frontier, one of the state's most reliable job creation programs. ... Read Story.

Moran announces re-election bid

February 7, 2010

Moran announces re-election bid State Rep. Mike Moran (D-Hudson) on Feb. 1 announced he will run for a second term in the Ohio House of Representatives in the 2010 election. No one had officially filed for the District 42 race as of Feb. 2, according... Read Story.

Franklin County clerk of courts to run for Secretary of State

February 3, 2010

Franklin County clerk of courts to run for Secretary of State by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- A clerk of courts from central Ohio will seek the Democratic nomination for Secretary of State. Maryellen O'Shaughnessy, clerk of the Franklin... Read Story.

Groups seeks November ballot issue to set livestock standards

February 3, 2010

Groups seeks November ballot issue to set livestock standards by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- The state attorney general's office is reviewing petition language for a proposed constitutional amendment that animal welfare advocates hope to... Read Story.

Voters will decide new casino location

January 31, 2010

Voters will decide new casino location by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- The Ohio House has signed off on a ballot issue that would change the location of a Columbus casino, while overruling the objections of Youngstown lawmakers pushing for... Read Story.

Instead of attorney general, GOP's Yost running for auditor

January 27, 2010

Instead of attorney general, GOP's Yost running for auditor by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- A county prosecutor who has been running for the Republican nomination for state attorney general announced Jan. 25 that he was running for state... Read Story.

Split court eases limits on business election spending

January 27, 2010

Split court eases limits on business election spending by Mark Sherman Associated Press Writer Washington -- The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Jan. 21 that big business can spend its millions to directly support or oppose candidates for president and... Read Story.

Casino question may be on ballot again in May

January 24, 2010

Casino question may be on ballot again in May by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- Lawmakers in the Ohio House and Senate Jan. 20 moved on a ballot issue to change the location of a voter-approved Columbus casino. But at least one lawmaker... Read Story.

Split court eases limits on business election spending

January 24, 2010

Split court eases limits on business election spending by Mark Sherman Associated Press Writer Washington (AP) -- The Supreme Court ruled Jan. 21 that big business can spend its millions to directly support or oppose candidates for president and... Read Story.

Dayton accountant enters state auditor race

January 24, 2010

Dayton accountant enters state auditor race by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief A lawmaker from the Dayton area is the first Republican to enter the race for state auditor. First-term Rep. Seth Morgan, a certified public accountant, made his announcement... Read Story.

State auditor tabbed as GOP lt. governor candidate

January 17, 2010

State auditor tabbed as GOP lt. governor candidate by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- GOP gubernatorial hopeful John Kasich made official his selection of Republican state Auditor Mary Taylor as his running mate against incumbent Democrat Ted... Read Story.

House split on candidate finance reform measure

January 17, 2010

House split on candidate finance reform measure by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief The Ohio House declined Jan. 13 to concur with amendments made by the Ohio Senate to legislation aimed at controlling candidates' use of so-called transition accounts. ... Read Story.

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