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The likely next Senate president said Thursday that he believes the caucuses are largely in agreement with one another and their constituents regarding data centers. pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/ai-t…
With the election complete, state lawmakers have moved on to counting votes for leadership positions. bit.ly/4iyoIVu
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Ohio House Finance chair says he expects legislators to place one of outgoing Gov. DeWine's major initiatives, H2Ohio, under the microscope in 2027 pro.stateaffairs.com/oh/poli…
Gov. Mike DeWine indicated Thursday that he would not sign legislation that would strip his successor, Gov.-elect Amy Acton, or her agencies of their powers. bit.ly/4BEUlW6
Democratic legislators are calling on their Republican colleagues to maintain the current responsibilities of statewide offices soon to be held by Democrats when lawmakers return to Columbus. bit.ly/4sK2oNo
Successful House Republicans remained confident Speaker Huffman will retain the gavel despite the caucus’ loss of supermajority status, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle agreed that the shifting political tide will change how both chambers operate. bit.ly/4AeeYHb
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NEWS UPDATE: Governor-elect Amy Acton on Thursday tapped John Haseley to lead transition efforts and launched a website calling for applications from individuals seeking to join her administration. bit.ly/4ixnutx
Democrats’ success flipping control of the U.S. House — and of Ohio’s congressional delegation — is already being felt.
U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D) on Wednesday emerged victorious in the 9th Congressional District, besting Republican Derek Merrin for the second consecutive cycle.
Count the state treasurer’s office as another office sliding into the Democrats’ column.
Republican Jay Edwards conceded in the race for that office midday Wednesday, cementing Democrat Seth Walsh’s status as treasurer-elect. @sethwalshforoh bit.ly/4sFWhte
Sen. @JaneTimkenOH, R-Canton, will continue representing the 29th district after she beat former representative Thomas West with 55% of the vote.
The 13th Senate District stayed red, 51% of voters opted to stick with the Manning name. With a victory largely aligning with prior election results, Rep. @GayleManningOH will now take over the seat most recently held by her son, Nathan Manning, after her win over Rep. Joe Miller
Sen. Reynolds, R-Canal Winchester, lost her reelection bid in the 3rd Senate District to Reynoldsburg City Council member Stacie Baker, who took 52% of the vote with all precincts reporting. Reynolds previously flipped the district, which favored Republicans by about 53%, in 2022
Democrat @Roberto4Ohio, a former science teacher and school superintendent, also outperformed the 27th Senate District’s index that favored Republicans by less than a percentage point. He won with 54% against Demetriou (R) to replace term-limited Sen. Kristina Roegner (R).
Senate Democrats have ousted Sen. Michele Reynolds and blocked Rep. Steve Demetriou’s attempt to swap chambers but fell just short of flipping a third seat in the chamber, according to final but unofficial election results. bit.ly/4sOEpwE
Attorney @JohnKulewicz will be the state’s next attorney general, returning the office to Democratic control for the first time since 2011.
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State Treasurer Robert Sprague has conceded in the race for secretary of state, making way for Rep. @Russo4Ohio, D-Upper Arlington following her Tuesday night victory.
For the first time in 15 years, Ohio’s next governor will be a Democrat, according to the Associated Press.
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In his concession speech, Ramaswamy called it “a tough and challenging night for Republicans across the country, and it's a tough night for us here in Ohio.”