Anna Staver
@annastaver.bsky.social
Ohio legislative reporter for Cleveland.com Got a tip? Email astaver@cleveland.com
It’s trending toward Ohio’s most competitive U.S. House race being a rematch between Rep Marcy Kaptur and Derek Merrin. The district has been redrawn to favor Republicans since 2024.
Vivek Ramaswamy secures Ohio’s Republican nomination for governor, even with a challenge from the party’s far-right flank. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05...
Vivek Ramaswamy easily clinches GOP nomination for Ohio governor
Vivek Ramaswamy has won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor, easily dispatching a challenge from YouTuber Casey Putsch, according to the Associated Press.
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Ohio’s marquee Senate race is set. Sherrod Brown vs. Jon Husted will test whether Democrats can still win Ohio, or whether Republicans have a lock on a state that’s trended red in the Trump era. www.cleveland.com/election/202...
Husted vs. Brown: What it will take to win Ohio’s Senate race
Political analysts predict the Ohio contest could shatter spending records as both parties pour resources into the race.
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How expensive will Ohio’s US Senate race be? @nivenpolitics.bsky.social says, “It’s going to be epically expensive.”
Amy Poehler: Gonna Be Epic
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Trump’s power as the GOP’s kingmaker faces a major test with this month’s primaries. So far, he’s on rocky footing as his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
We’re about to find out whether Trump is kingmaker or lame duck
So far, his chosen candidates in several May primaries are struggling to dominate their fields.
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Want to know what statehouse races I’ll be watching tonight? Check out this article from my colleague, Jeremy Pelzer. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05...
10 key Ohio legislative primary races where Tuesday’s results could mean everything
In about two-thirds of the Ohio House and Senate primaries on the 2026 ballot, the winner is all but assured of taking office next January.
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In primary elections across the U.S., the Republican Party will test its voters’ appetite for revenge, and the Democratic Party will test its voters’ appetite for change. These are the key elections to watch. Listen to "The Daily."
Democratic Anger and Republican Revenge: Welcome to the Primaries
Here’s what to know about key elections.
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If you skip Ohio’s primary today, you could be skipping your chance to choose your representatives AND what you pay in taxes. #justsaying www.cleveland.com/news/2026/05...
Why a handful of Ohio voters have outsized power to shape your schools, fire departments and government
A small group of Ohio voters will have an outsized say in critical decisions for their communities and on who runs the state. Turnout for primaries tends to e low, and primary voters tend to be older,...
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Happy Ohio primary Election Day! Now, go vote if you haven’t yet.
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Confidential memos by Supreme Court justices, obtained by The New York Times, show how they decided to bypass time-tested procedures and create the modern “shadow docket,” a rushed and secretive new way of doing business. www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/u...
A southern Ohio farmer was offered $750,000 for land worth half that. He said no and started asking questions. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...
Price of power: Data centers, secret deals and the fight Ohio is facing
In southern Ohio, a wave of land deals tied to data centers is forcing communities to confront the costs of power, the promises of development and who they can trust.
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Do you know tech companies are asking local officials not to publicly disclose how much water or electricity a data center will need until the deal is done? “They’re often used to pre-empt any public backlash until it’s too late,” Garofalo said. www.cleveland.com/news/2026/03...
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Trying to wrap your head around the federal court ruling blocking the end of TPS for Haitians? Here's what the judge said, why she said it, and what comes next ⬇️ www.cleveland.com/news/2026/02...
Federal court blocks Trump administration move to end TPS for Haitians
A federal judge's order blocking the Trump administration's effort to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians living in Ohio means they will not suddenly face mass deportation this week.
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After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among Greenlanders appears to be bewilderment and anxiety: “This is all getting scary.”
Trump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population
After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety.
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Any guesses on the topic for tonight’s Capital This Week?
Waking back into the Ohio Statehouse as a reporter like…
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~*~PERSONAL NEWS~*~ The cat is out of the bag. I'm returning to the Ohio statehouse in January to cover the leg for Cleveland. www.cleveland.com/news/2024/12...
The parents of Conan O’Brien — Thomas Francis O’Brien, 95, an epidemiologist, and Ruth Reardon O’Brien, 92, a lawyer who made strides for women in the legal field — both died at their home in Massachusetts, three days apart. They were married for 66 years. nyti.ms/4gBZhQr
That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.
This drug is the 'breakthrough of the year' -- and it could mean the end of the HIV epidemic
That's the title that Science magazine is bestowing upon the medication called lenacapavir — a twice yearly injectable that prevents infection by the HIV virus.
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Here's what we know about the suspect arrested in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO. Listen to today's episode of "The Daily."
The 5-Day Manhunt for a C.E.O. Killer
What we know about the suspect arrested in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive.
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What’s a book that changed your life? We’re talking with a book editor, bookseller, and a librarian about the best books to gift this holiday season.
Breaking News: A panel of federal judges upheld a law that could lead to the banning of TikTok, the popular Chinese-owned video app, by mid-January.
TikTok Loses Bid to Overturn Law Forcing a Ban or Sale
A federal court on Friday upheld a law that will ban the video app in the United States by Jan. 19 if its owner, ByteDance, does not sell it to a non-Chinese company.
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Had a terrific time talking about efforts to increase the size of U.S. legislatures with @annastaver.bsky.social on her show yesterday on WOSU Public Media. If interested, the recording is here: www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...
Should more seats be added to the Ohio Statehouse?
We’re debating the merits of adding seats to the Ohio Statehouse and Congress.
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Breaking news: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's shooter waited for him to arrive at his hotel and remains at large, officials say. NYPD said the suspect fled the scene on CitiBike bicycle. Follow our coverage:
Live updates: UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson killed in ‘targeted attack,’ police say
Brian Thompson, chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot Wednesday morning in front of a midtown hotel, a person with knowledge of the investigation told The Washington Post.
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Would adding more seats to the Ohio Statehouse decrease gerrymandering and increase the responsiveness of lawmakers? We’re talking about it today on All Sides. www.wosu.org/show/all-sid...
Should more seats be added to the Ohio Statehouse?
We’re debating the merits of adding seats to the Ohio Statehouse and Congress.
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Ohio elects more women as state lawmakers The Ohio General Assembly will add seven more women next term About 34% of Ohio's 132 legislative seats will be filled by women, putting the state in line with the national average. by Alissa Widman Neese www.axios.com/local/columb...
Ohio elects more women as state lawmakers
Women will make up about 34% of Ohio's 132 legislative seats, around the U.S. average.
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy say they’re hunting for ways to make American government more efficient. One possible target: the semiannual changing of the clock that so many Americans dislike.
No more daylight saving time? Musk, Ramaswamy muse on ending clock changes.
The “Department of Government Efficiency” may target the century-old practice, the men suggested on social media. It was not immediately clear whether they were serious.
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Republicans kept bringing up Laken Riley during the election. The nursing student murdered while running. They used her to talk about immigration, but I want to talk about the risks of running as a woman. Listen live at 10 am —> www.wosu.org/listen-live
