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Republican U.S. Senate candidate Matt Dolan speaks to supporters during his primary election returns gathering, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in Independence, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

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New gun laws bill announced today would make significant changes in Ohio: Here’s what it...

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Former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley, who is running for Ohio Governor, speaks to over 100 people gathered for a rally in support of women's rights and protest the overturning of Roe V. Wade Sunday afternoon, July 3, 2022 near the historic Butler County court house on High Street in Hamilton. Multiple speakers, several running for political office around the state, addressed the crowd. Chants such as "We won't go back" and "My body, my choice" were repeated by the crowd. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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Voters have ‘real choice’ on guns in governor’s race, Whaley says on eve of Oregon...

Carshena Williams, 40, of West Toledo, votes while Terry and Diane Shankland vote via a paper ballots provided by poll workers Marie Salazar and Francine Nash at the Kent Branch Library Polling location in Toledo, Ohio, on Tuesday May 3, 2022. (Stephen Zenner/The Blade via AP)

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With primaries over, big election decisions loom in November

Headshots of Republican 70th Ohio Statehouse District primary candidates Brian Lampton and Katherine Shutte.

Lampton wins Greene County GOP statehouse primary, faces Price in November

Director of Montgomery County Board of Elections Jeff Rezabek walks through the control room at the Board of Elections Monday Aug. 1, 2022. Polls open Tuesday morning for a rare August primary. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Polls open today for rare August primary election

August primary election: How we got here

Tuesday’s election: What you need to know about voting

FILE - Marcia Carroll, 72, of Perrysburg takes an Ohio voting sticker at the Woodland Elementary School Polling location in Perrysburg, Ohio, on Tuesday May 3, 2022. The great vote-by-mail wave appears to be receding just as quickly as it arrived. After tens of millions of Americans opted for mail ballots during the pandemic election of 2020, voters in the early primary states are returning in droves to in-person voting. (Stephen Zenner/The Blade via AP, File)

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Numbers change, but polls should have enough workers for Tuesday vote

FILE—Freda Levenson, ACLU of Ohio legal director, appears before the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus, Ohio, during oral arguments in a constitutional challenge to new legislative district maps in this file photo from Dec. 8, 2021. Democrats bolstered by a high court victory earlier this month appeared to be digging in their heels Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, against another round of gerrymandered legislative maps in Ohio. The state's bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission repeatedly recessed for long stretches ahead of a midnight deadline set by its members to hash out a compromise that satisfies members of both parties. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth, File)

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Ohio Supreme Court throws out map of U.S. House districts

Brian Sleeth, left, Warren County Board of Elections director, wheels part of the county's more than 47,000 absentee ballots out the door. Workers on Monday took the ballots to a postal facility to be mailed Tuesday. In addition to voting absentee beginning Tuesday, registered voters can cast ballots by in-person early voting. Across Ohio, the hours this week through Friday are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Twice as many Ohioans are expected to vote by mail than in 2016 because of the coronavirus pandemic. JIM NOELKER / STAFF

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Election 2022: All Ohio voters expected to get ballot applications for November

Protesters rally at the Ohio Statehouse in support of abortion after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade on Friday, June 24, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. The Supreme Court on Friday stripped away women’s constitutional protections for abortion, a fundamental and deeply personal change for Americans' lives after nearly a half-century under Roe v. Wade. (Barbara J. Perenic /The Columbus Dispatch via AP)

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Will abortion tip Ohio’s political balance? Primary turnout says maybe

Ohio’s proposed abortion ban: Chances of passage likened to previous abortion bills

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Former President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Trump Tower, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in New York, on his way to the New York attorney general's office for a deposition in a civil investigation. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York civil investigation

State Rep. Kyle Koehler, R-Springfield, brought the joint Agriculture Committee back to the Ohio State Fair this year following a two-year hiatus.

Clark County state rep brings joint agriculture committee back to Ohio State Fair

Members of Fair Districts Ohio and other progressive and voting-rights groups chant angrily at members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission following the commission's May 5, 2022, readoption of state House and Senate district maps already rejected as unconstitutional. Members of the media cluster around commission members on the dais.

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Your questions answered: Understanding rejected maps, redistricting problem in Ohio

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, outlines proposed legislation on abortion and financial relief at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, that will be introducing in the upcoming special session. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Republicans propose banning abortion with exceptions

FILE—Freda Levenson, ACLU of Ohio legal director, appears before the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus, Ohio, during oral arguments in a constitutional challenge to new legislative district maps in this file photo from Dec. 8, 2021. Democrats bolstered by a high court victory earlier this month appeared to be digging in their heels Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, against another round of gerrymandered legislative maps in Ohio. The state's bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission repeatedly recessed for long stretches ahead of a midnight deadline set by its members to hash out a compromise that satisfies members of both parties. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth, File)

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Ohio Supreme Court throws out map of U.S. House districts

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Former President Donald Trump gestures as he departs Trump Tower, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in New York, on his way to the New York attorney general's office for a deposition in a civil investigation. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)

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Trump says he took the Fifth in New York civil investigation

State Rep. Kyle Koehler, R-Springfield, brought the joint Agriculture Committee back to the Ohio State Fair this year following a two-year hiatus.

Clark County state rep brings joint agriculture committee back to Ohio State Fair

Members of Fair Districts Ohio and other progressive and voting-rights groups chant angrily at members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission following the commission's May 5, 2022, readoption of state House and Senate district maps already rejected as unconstitutional. Members of the media cluster around commission members on the dais.

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Your questions answered: Understanding rejected maps, redistricting problem in Ohio

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, outlines proposed legislation on abortion and financial relief at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, that will be introducing in the upcoming special session. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Indiana Republicans propose banning abortion with exceptions

FILE—Freda Levenson, ACLU of Ohio legal director, appears before the Ohio Supreme Court in Columbus, Ohio, during oral arguments in a constitutional challenge to new legislative district maps in this file photo from Dec. 8, 2021. Democrats bolstered by a high court victory earlier this month appeared to be digging in their heels Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, against another round of gerrymandered legislative maps in Ohio. The state's bipartisan Ohio Redistricting Commission repeatedly recessed for long stretches ahead of a midnight deadline set by its members to hash out a compromise that satisfies members of both parties. (AP Photo/Julie Carr Smyth, File)

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Ohio Supreme Court throws out map of U.S. House districts

A group of Ohio physicians protested the overturning of abortion rights.

Ohio lawmakers introduce bill banning abortion beginning at conception

A group of Ohio physicians protested the overturning of abortion rights.

Ohio doctors group calls on DeWine, legislature to repeal Heartbeat abortion law

Dayton mass shooting survivor invited to White House

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Ohio impact: ‘Heartbeat Bill’ is now law, attorney general says

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine talks with reporters outside of his polling place after voting in Cedarville, Ohio, Tuesday, May 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)

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DeWine urges Ohioans to find common ground as abortion debate returns

$Temesgen Tesemaa sounds out words in Lauren Fields kindergarten class at Stevenson Elementary on Wednesday June 15, 2022. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Wide-ranging education bill headed to DeWine’s desk

What is Ohio Senate Bill 22?

Armed school staff bill, reducing training hours needed, passes Ohio legislature

New Ohio House districts approved Feb. 24 by the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

With new maps, statehouse incumbents unchallenged despite redrawn districts

Yellow Springs voters were casting ballots on charter amendment issues this spring. One would allow residents who are 16 years of age and older to vote on local Yellow Springs issues and elected officials. Another would allow residents who are non-citizens to vote for Yellow Springs local issues and elected officials pursuant to the home rule power and granted by the charter. FILE

Yellow Springs action sparks push to ban non-citizens from local voting

Ohio Supreme Court again asks redistricting commissioners why they shouldn’t be held in...

Nancy Heckler, from Florida, participates in the woman’s choice rally held in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse Tuesday May 3, 2022. Jim Noelker/Staff

If Roe V. Wade is overturned, what’s next for Ohio?

Gov. DeWine, Mayor Whaley talk to media following lunch

Governor’s race puts focus on Dayton region

President Joe Biden speaks Friday, May 6, 2022, at United Performance Metals in Hamilton. He spoke on the importance of American manufacturing and urged Congress to pass legislation such as the Bipartisan Innovation Act. NICK GRAHAM/STAFF

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In visit to Butler County, Biden calls on congress to support U.S. Innovation Act

Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance won their political party primaries in Ohio election for U.S. Senate on May 3, 2022. Ryan is a Democrat and Vance is a Republican.

U.S. Senate primary shows Trump’s influence ‘alive and well in Ohio’

Congressman Mike Turner holds a press conference after touring Springfield Beckley Municipal Airport Thursday, May 5, 2022. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Drone programs at Springfield airport expected to drive future job growth

Members of Fair Districts Ohio and other progressive and voting-rights groups chant angrily at members of the Ohio Redistricting Commission following the commission's May 5, 2022, readoption of state House and Senate district maps already rejected as unconstitutional. Members of the media cluster around commission members on the dais.

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Redistricting commission resubmits rejected maps for state House, Senate seats

Gov. Mike DeWine announces his Strong Ohio gun bill plan Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, in Columbus. Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley are to his right. Photo by Laura Bischoff

DeWine, Whaley matchup will be one for history books

Tim Ryan and J.D. Vance won their political party primaries in Ohio election for U.S. Senate on May 3, 2022. Ryan is a Democrat and Vance is a Republican.

Vance and Ryan win primary for U.S. Senate seat that could change balance of power

Audience members at the Ohio Redistricting Commission meeting May 4, 2022, chant "Fair maps now!" after the commission adjourned without action.

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Prospects dim for new state House, Senate maps

U.S. Senate candidate U.S. Rep Tim Ryan, D-Howland Twp., speaks in Dayton during retail worker roundtable

U.S. Senate candidate Tim Ryan says he fights for working class, wants to make U.S...

Voters cast their votes at a Springfield election poll Tuesday, May 3, 2022. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Clark voters OK police levies; EMS levy fails in Champaign; liquor requests approved

Gov. Mike DeWine, Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley talk to the media in this file photo.

Ohio’s race for governor pits 2 local leaders after DeWine, Whaley win

Voters wait in a line stretching down the hall at the Champaign County Board of Elections to vote in 2020. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Four candidates vying for Champaign County commission seat

Janice James, right, cast her early ballot at the Montgomery County Board of Elections on West Third St. Thursday April 28, 2022. JIM NOELKER/STAFF

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Primary Election 2022: Low voter turnout predicted

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel campaigns with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, R-TX in Kettering on April 29, 2022

Mandel advocates an end to early voting in campaign visit with Sen. Ted Cruz

The Ohio Redistricting Commission met briefly Monday morning before recessing. Their court-ordered deadline to pass Statehouse maps for a fourth time is tonight at 11:59 p.m.

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Redistricting: One more try, but time is short

$Sarah Greathouse, Montgomery County Board of Elections Deputy Director and Jeff Rezabek Montgomery County Board of Elections Director, answers questions from the media during an open house Wednesday, March 23, 2022. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Clearing up confusion about the May 3 ballot: Who’s on it and who’s not

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No Ohio income tax? Tipp City Republican introduces bill to make it happen

$Inger Marsh looks over one of the polling machines at the Montgomery County Board of Elections Wednesday March 24, 2022. MARSHALL GORBY\STAFF$

Voting early or Tuesday for Ohio’s primary election? Here’s what to know.

Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate Morgan Harper campaigns in Dayton at Courthouse Square on 4/28/22

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Ohio candidate for U.S. Senate Morgan Harper urges Democrats to look past disillusionment...

A man holds a small flag as he waits in line to vote early at the Champaign County Board of Elections in 2020. BILL LACKEY/STAFF

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Two vying for Urbana fourth ward seat

FILE — The U.S. Capitol at sunrise, in Washington, Jan. 6, 2022. Democratic candidates in 2022 have focused on bread-and-butter economic issues while ceding the political turf on the structure of American democracy and voting rights to Republicans, who are powered by a former president and many base voters who believe the 2020 contest was illegitimate. (Al Drago/The New York Times)

Two Democrats seek to unseat Jordan in 4th Congressional district

The Ohio Redistricting Commission met briefly Monday morning before recessing. Their court-ordered deadline to pass Statehouse maps for a fourth time is tonight at 11:59 p.m.

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Republicans accused of stalling redistricting process

FILE - The Ohio Statehouse is shown on Jan. 13, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio. (Doral Chenoweth/The Columbus Dispatch via AP, File)

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Once again, redistricting is a waiting game

Republican U.S. Senate candidate Josh Mandel and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn campaigned in Kettering on Thursday, April 21, 2022.

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Flynn campaigning for Mandel calls Trump’s endorsement of Vance ‘huge mistake’

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