Common Cause Ohio

Common Cause Ohio

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Ordinary Ohioans working together to build a democracy that works for all of us.

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Why do we expect 160+ million election votes counted by midnight? Democracy doesn't owe us fast results. It owes us accurate ones. We break down why waiting for election results is proof the safeguards are working. 👉 Read this before Election Night: https://bit.ly/4srR9c5

ourcommoncause.substack.comDemocracy Isn't UberEats: Why Counting Every Vote Takes TimeAs the midterms approach, many of our expectations about election night may need a reality check.
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For Ohio voters, here’s what the law says regarding federal interference in state elections by Gary Houser ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/27/f...

ohiocapitaljournal.comCommentary: For Ohio voters, here's what the law says regarding federal interference in state elections • Ohio Capital JournalAt a time when the stakes could not be higher, it is essential for Ohio voters to know exactly what the law states about the many threats that are appearing in regard to the federal government interfe...
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Trump administration sending election monitors to several Ohio counties Franklin, Cuyahoga and Medina counties are among those notified that officials from the U.S. Department of Justice will be present on Election Day. by Andrew Tobias signalohio.org/trump-admini...

signalohio.orgTrump administration to send election monitors to OhioFranklin, Cuyahoga and Medina counties have been notified that officials from the U.S. Department of Justice will be present on Election Day.
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Ohio Crime Statistics dashboard shows 9 convictions for illegal voting in 35 million ballots cast, a figure representing 0.00003% of all ballots cast by David Knox ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/26/o...

ohiocapitaljournal.comOhio Crime Statistics dashboard shows 9 convictions for illegal voting in 35 million ballots cast • Ohio Capital JournalA new online database shows for the first time how many of the more than 1,200 suspected cases of voter fraud the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office referred for investigation since taking office in 201...
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🚨 LAST WEEK TO VOTE EARLY 🚨 #VoteEarly Hours: MONDAY 10/26 | 7:30am to 7:30pm TUESDAY 10/27 | 7:30pm to 8:30pm WEDNESDAY 10/28 | 7:30am to 7:30pm THURSDAY 10/29 | 7:30am to 7:30pm FRIDAY 10/30 | 7:30am to 7:30pm SATURDAY 10/31 | 8am to 4pm SUNDAY 11/1 | 1pm to 5pm #OhioVotes #VoteReady VoteOhio.gov

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What’s at stake in Ohio’s secretary of state race in November The two major candidates offer dramatically different views on Ohio’s voter ID law, drop boxes, redistricting and election fraud concerns. by Jake Zuckerman signalohio.org/whats-at-sta...

signalohio.orgOhio’s 2026 secretary of state candidates comparedSignal Statewide interviewed Robert Sprague and Allison Russo about voter ID, redistricting and overseeing elections. Here’s where the candidates differ.
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In Ohio, when you vote on a machine it prints out as a paper ballot. Make sure what's on the paper matches what you selected on screen. Your vote deserves a final check. So, before you drop yours in the ballot scanner: ✋ Pause 👀 Look ✅ Verify Vote confident. Vote verified. 🗳 #OhioVotes #VoteReady

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The Ohio Secretary of State’s race is a battle of priorities With such a powerful and important role over Ohio election administration at stake, the two candidates have outlined a significant number of contrasts between each other. by Susan Tebben ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/23/t...

ohiocapitaljournal.comThe Ohio Secretary of State's race in the 2026 November midterm election is a battle of priorities • Ohio Capital JournalThe two candidates for Ohio Secretary of State in the November 2026 Election have spent their campaigns listening to the voters in future elections one of them will oversee, and widening the gap separ...
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It's the season of some pretty nasty political ads! Make sure to check out who paid for the ad and is responsible for it. New organizations pop up, and it can be hard to figure out who's really behind the ad and what they want. A good first step is visiting OpenSecrets.org.

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Ohio groups take measures to protect voting during November midterm election “There’s a very robust election-protection effort,” said Mia Lewis of Common Cause Ohio. by Marty Schladen ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/21/o...

ohiocapitaljournal.comOhio groups take measures to protect voting during November midterm election • Ohio Capital JournalOhioans are voting in the midterm election, and as they are, an array of groups is working to ensure that it's free and fair.
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Editorial The FirstEnergy bribery convictions revealed a close connection between lobbyists and the biggest scandal in Ohio history. The next governor should simply ban lobbyists from boards and commissions where their presence is an obvious conflict of interest. www.toledoblade.com/opinion/edit...

toledoblade.comEditorial: Ban lobbyist appointmentsThe FirstEnergy bribery convictions revealed a close connection between lobbyists and the illegal strategy behind the biggest scandal in Ohio history. The ...
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What’s at stake in Ohio’s secretary of state race in November The two major candidates offer dramatically different views on Ohio’s voter ID law, drop boxes, redistricting and election fraud concerns. by Jake Zuckerman signalohio.org/whats-at-sta...

signalohio.orgWhat's at stake in Ohio's secretary of state race in November - Signal OhioNext month Ohioans will elect a new Secretary of State to oversee elections between Robert Sprague and Allison Russo.
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Outside groups pour hundreds of millions into Ohio races for governor, U.S. Senate by Nick Evans ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/20/o...

ohiocapitaljournal.comOutside groups pour hundreds of millions into Ohio races for governor, U.S. Senate • Ohio Capital JournalWhile Ohioans are worrying over the cost of living and getting pummeled with campaign ads in the waning weeks of the midterm election, outside groups are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into O...
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⏳ EARLY VOTING IS OPEN NOW ⏳ This November, democracy needs your vote 🗳 This November, community needs your voice 🙋 Vote. Know key dates in the voting calendar. Do you have voting questions or problems? 📞💬 Call or text Election Protection: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

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Opinion: Yes, political speech traditionally is viewed as under First Amendment protections. But lies uttered knowingly and with intent to harm should not be constitutionally protected. If that’s how the law sees it, the law needs an upgrade. -Elisabeth Sullivan www.cleveland.com/opinion/2026...

cleveland.comAre tougher federal rules needed, as some ads touching on adult topics find their way into kids’ programming?Will the negativity make it harder for eventual winners to work with the other side, whether in Congress or at the Statehouse? Our Editorial Board Roundtable offers its perspectives.
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High early voter turnout boosts spirits at Dayton's 'No Kings' rally Rallies were scheduled across the nation with the goal of driving early voting in the midterm election. by Michael Kurtz www.daytondailynews.com/local/high-e...

daytondailynews.comHigh early voter turnout boosts spirits at Dayton's 'No Kings' rallyOrganizers of the Saturday, Oct. 17, "No Kings" rally at RiverScape MetroPark say a surge in early voting across Ohio shows their mobilization efforts are finally paying off.
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The No Kings coalition is sponsoring a string of local rallies in Central Ohio Saturday that will culminate in a big one at the Statehouse at 4:30 p.m. The purpose is to promote early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election, democracy and election protection. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/16/v...

ohiocapitaljournal.comVote-early events, Ohio Capitol rally slated for Saturday • Ohio Capital JournalThe No Kings coalition is sponsoring voting rallies that will culminate in a big one at the Statehouse at 4:30 p.m.
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The No Kings coalition is sponsoring a string of local rallies in Central Ohio Saturday that will culminate in a big one at the Statehouse at 4:30 p.m. The purpose is to promote early voting in the Nov. 3 midterm election, democracy and election protection ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/16/v...

ohiocapitaljournal.comVote-early events, Ohio Capitol rally slated for Saturday • Ohio Capital JournalThe No Kings coalition is sponsoring voting rallies that will culminate in a big one at the Statehouse at 4:30 p.m.
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COMMENTARY As efforts to intimidate and confuse Ohio voters grow, voters can protect themselves, and volunteer Ohio voting operates on a bipartisan system of election administrators and volunteer poll workers by Steve David, All Voting Is Local ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/16/a...

ohiocapitaljournal.comCommentary: As efforts to intimidate and confuse Ohio voters grow, voters can protect themselves, and volunteer • Ohio Capital JournalAs the 2026 midterms near, it’s clear that efforts to prop up long-debunked claims about the 2020 elections and lay the groundwork to undermine the 2026 election results will only grow louder. But Ohi...

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Donald Trump knows how to produce a hit TV show: find a villain, manufacture a crisis, and keep the audience hooked on fear. The twist? This time, taxpayers paid over $11.6M to fund the production. Read the full article on Substack: ourcommoncause.substack.com/p/trumps-lat...

ourcommoncause.substack.comTrump's Latest TV Stunt Is Funded by You, the TaxpayerThe Trump administration's taxpayer-funded TV ads turn election fear into entertainment and raise serious questions about government power weeks before the midterms.
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⏳ EARLY VOTING IS OPEN NOW ⏳ This November, democracy needs your vote 🗳 This November, community needs your voice 🙋 Vote. Know key dates in voting calendar. Don't wait until the last minute. Do you have voting questions or problems? 📞💬 Call or text Election Protection: 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683)

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Being an informed voter means knowing what sources to use that can be trustworthy and credible - without spins or angles. By seeking balanced information, you can cast your ballot with the care and consideration that the power of your vote rightly deserves. You got this, Ohio. Now, let's go VOTE!

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Whether you're voting by mail or early in person, Ohio gives you options ⚖️ 🔒 Voting by mail is secure and accessible ⏰ Early voting is NOW OPEN through Nov. 1! 🗓 Deadlines matter - know these key dates for vote by mail 🇺🇸 Election Day is Tuesday, November 3 #Vote #OhioVotes #VoteByMail #EarlyVoting

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Ohio voters are deeply concerned about corruption, poll shows When asked, “How much of a problem do you think corruption in government is in the United States today?” two-thirds of Ohio voters said it was a very serious problem. by Marty Schladen ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/10/13/o...

ohiocapitaljournal.comOhio voters are deeply concerned about corruption, poll shows • Ohio Capital JournalYet another poll — this one in Ohio — shows that a huge majority of voters hate corruption and would vote for candidates who oppose it.
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Judge blocks Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style ads The lawsuit challenging the commercials was brought by a coalition including the advocacy group Common Cause. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

washingtonpost.comJudge blocks Trump administration from airing taxpayer-funded campaign-style adsA coalition of nonprofits had sued, calling the ads “propaganda.” The president has said campaign funds would be used to pay for the commercials going forward.
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Many GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump’s midterm proposals ”Across the country, states are also advancing restrictions that make it harder for eligible voters to cast a ballot.” apnews.com/article/midt...

apnews.comMany GOP states have imposed new voting rules this year, some mirroring Trump's midterm proposalsVoters in more than 20 states will be faced this year with new laws for registering to vote and casting ballots.
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How could data centers impact the midterm elections in Ohio? Here’s what we heard from people about their anxieties, and how candidates are talking about those concerns. by Nick Swartsell and Isabel Nissley www.wvxu.org/politics/202...

wvxu.orgHow could data centers impact the midterm elections in Ohio?Data centers have been a major issue in campaigns for the November election. Here’s what we heard from people about their anxieties, and how candidates are talking about those concerns.
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The panel includes Statehouse reporters and a campaign finance researcher and expert! Panelists: * Morgan Trau, Statehouse reporter WEWS * Evan Vorpahl, True North Research * Jake Zuckerman, State politics and policy reporter Signal Ohio