Elections

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau Chief Columbus -- An anti-gambling group had a clear message for any future casinos thinking about pushing the Ohio electorate to allow a location inside the state's borders:...  Read Story.

The following is according final but unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of...  Read Story.

by Marc Kovac Capital Bureau chief Columbus -- Ohio voters have been asked four times since 1990 whether the state should allow casinos within its borders. In 1990, '96 and 2006, a majority of residents...  Read Story.

Republican convention attracts party chief's wife by Tim Troglen Reporter The wife of the Summit County Republican Party chief was among the delegates at the Republican National Convention. Karen Arshinkoff, who has attended several Republican National...  Read Story.

By MARC KOVAC COLUMBUS " A former Cleveland City Councilwoman who began her political career as a legislative aide in the Ohio Senate was sworn in as a member of that chamber Sept. 17. Nina Turner was selected by the Senate Democratic Caucus to take the place of Lance Mason, who recently was appointed to the Cuyahoga County Court of...  Read Story.

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Cuyahoga County -- According to county officials, the passage of Issue 15 means programs supported by the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and Human Services will not be cut. "The community has expressed concern and compassion for individuals who have less than they do," said Dennis Madden, county administrator. "Cuyahoga County has shown it is willing...  Read Story.

Kucinich, Trakas victorious in District 10 primary by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Dennis Kucinich and Jim Trakas will face off in November for the U.S. House of Representatives District 10 seat. According to final, but unofficial results from the...  Read Story.

by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Cuyahoga County -- Many familiar faces around the county advanced to the fall general election as incumbent candidates claimed victory in the March 4 primary election. According to...  Read Story.

County offices up for grabs in primary election by Tim Troglen Reporter While many local voters will be focused on choosing who could end up in the White House March 4, a slate of leaders at the county level also will be decided next week. Only one of...  Read Story.

Candidates gear up for primary election by Tim Troglen and Emily Canning-Dean Reporters Local voters will sort through nearly 20 candidates vying for state and federal legislative positions in the March 4 primary election. U.S. House of Representatives...  Read Story.

Two run for District 12 by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter In Ohio District 12, one Democrat and one Republican will run for representative in the November general election. Incumbent Democrat Michael DeBose has filed to run as well as Republican Bryan...  Read Story.

Tubbs Jones opposed in District 11 by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- Incumbent Democrat Stephanie Tubbs Jones and challenger Republican Thomas Pekarek will square off for the U.S. House of Representatives District 11 election in November. The two...  Read Story.

County department head hopefuls pared down March 4 by Tim Troglen Reporter Aside from the presidential primary March 4, Cuyahoga County residents will have plenty of other positions to consider when punching their ballot. County prosecutor Bill Mason,...  Read Story.

Three running for county leadership by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- Three people will be vying for two spots in the March 4 primary to see who goes on to serve with County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora. Democrat and current commissioner Peter...  Read Story.

Campaign finance reports show Lansky with most funding by Emily Canning-Dean Reporter Maple Heights -- Mayor Jeff Lansky took the lead in campaign funding for the Nov. 6 election, showing more than $15,000 available in campaign funds. Kim Bartlett,...  Read Story.

Cleveland -- With Nov. 6 general election results certified, the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections prepared early this week to begin mandatory recounts on several elections, including one for the Bedford Heights Charter Review Commission. Results of the recount, scheduled for late...  Read Story.

by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights " Unlike the City Council races, the election for the Maple Heights Board of Education Nov. 6 was a night for the incumbents. Of the two seats open, both were won by current...  Read Story.

Based on unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of...  Read Story.

Mayoral race set Maple Heights -- On Nov. 6 residents will have the choice of two familiar candidates for the office of mayor. Jeff Lansky, who served on Council from 1987 to 1991 and was Council president from 1991 to 2003, will face Neomia Mitchell,...  Read Story.

Lansky, Mitchell face off for mayor by Tim Troglen Reporter Maple Heights -- With Mayor Michael Ciaravino announcing earlier this year that he was not seeking re-election, that opened the door for challengers to step up and toss their hats into the...  Read Story.