Ohio voters have opened their wallets to veterans, easily approving bonuses of up to $1,000 for those who served in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan or Iraq.

Voters must make extra effort to write-in candidates. The Franklin County Board of Elections expects more write-in than the previous general election.

U.S. Senate candidate Jennifer Brunner’s final fundraising figures for the quarter were weak.

Mark Dann wants to talk about school issues, not his name.

Voters in Reynoldsburg had the opportunity Tuesday night to hear from candidates who want their support come Election Day.

Ohio’s leading team of elected officials, both men, have removed their names from publicity materials for an upcoming women’s summit.

State leaders have spent more than $225,000 in the last two and a half years on items like tote bags and polo shirts to promote their offices and their names.  A review of spending by Ohio’s five elected office holders by the Dayton Daily News found purchases of refrigerator magnets, calendars, umbrellas, lip balm and other items. 

Ohio’s election chief says Ohio can use a new version of a voting machine that scans paper ballots filled out by voters.

The closing of eight Columbus recreation centers due to city wide budget cuts means thousands will vote elsewhere on May 5.

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Democrats in Ohio’s most populous county are preparing to elect a replacement for the sheriff who recently retired.

Ohio’s senior senator is returning more than $430,000 to donors who have supported him as he prepares to retire. 

South-Western City Schools held an informational meeting Tuesday to promote Issue 15, a levy that could determine the future of the district’s sports, busses and teaching positions.

Gov. Ted Strickland plans a major re-election fund-raiser next week in Cincinnati.