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Trump’s Youngstown Rally Tests GOP Hold on Ohio’s Working-Class Base
politics2 days ago

Trump’s Youngstown Rally Tests GOP Hold on Ohio’s Working-Class Base

President Donald Trump campaigned in Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday to support Republican Senate nominee Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. While Trump claimed the state has permanently shifted to the right, Democrats argue that economic dissatisfaction and foreign policy mismanagement are eroding Republican support in working-class counties. The rally drew a smaller crowd than previous visits, with Trump promising new industrial investments and criticizing his Democratic opponents.

via Semafor|
#2026-midterm-elections#donald-trump#ohio-politics
Ohio Senate Race: $400M Spending Fails to Close 4% Poll Gap
politics2 days ago

Ohio Senate Race: $400M Spending Fails to Close 4% Poll Gap

The 2026 Ohio Senate race between Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown is the most expensive in the nation, with over $400 million spent on advertising. Despite a significant Republican spending advantage, Brown leads polls by nearly 4%. The contest centers on affordability, data center costs, and the Iran conflict, with Husted citing recent high-profile visits as momentum while Brown blames the war for rising prices.

via Fox News|
#campaign-finance#jon-husted#midterm-elections
Data Center Backlash Threatens GOP Hold on Ohio Senate Seat
politics3 days ago

Data Center Backlash Threatens GOP Hold on Ohio Senate Seat

A bipartisan backlash against the rapid expansion of AI data centers is reshaping the 2026 Ohio Senate race. While President Trump champions the infrastructure as vital for national security, local voters and even some Republicans are opposing the projects due to rising energy costs and environmental concerns. This shift has intensified the contest between incumbent Republican Sen. Jon Husted and former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, with data centers becoming the central issue in a previously reliable red state.

via MS NOW|
#data-centers#jon-husted#midterm-elections
Trump's Ohio Rally Exposes Fractures in Base Over Data Center Policies
politics4 days ago

Trump's Ohio Rally Exposes Fractures in Base Over Data Center Policies

President Trump campaigned in Youngstown, Ohio, to support vulnerable Republican candidates, but faced visible discontent from blue-collar voters over his administration's embrace of AI infrastructure. While the rally drew a raucous crowd, empty seats and protests highlighted a growing rift between the president and his traditional base, who feel alienated by rising costs and data center expansion.

via The Washington Post|
#data-centers#economic-policy#midterm-elections
Dayton Truck Plant Layoffs Erase Year of Job Growth Ahead of Trump Rally
politics13 days ago

Dayton Truck Plant Layoffs Erase Year of Job Growth Ahead of Trump Rally

Approximately 1,400 workers were laid off at the former Navistar truck plant in southwestern Ohio on Wednesday, just three days before President Donald Trump’s scheduled rally. The cuts effectively erased a year of job growth in the greater Dayton area. While the plant is being acquired by Canadian firm Roshel, which promises future expansion, local workers and Democrats argue that federal policies have failed to address rising living costs. Trump, whose approval on cost-of-living issues stands at 17%, is campaigning in the region as part of a 32-day tour, promising $5,000 checks if Republicans retain control of Congress.

via Scripps News|
#inflation#manufacturing#midterm-elections
Trump rallies in Ohio, vowing 'big surprise' in midterms despite low turnout fears
politics13 days ago

Trump rallies in Ohio, vowing 'big surprise' in midterms despite low turnout fears

President Donald Trump campaigned in Vandalia, Ohio, on Saturday, urging voters to 'pretend I'm running' to boost turnout for struggling Republican candidates. He predicted a 'big surprise' in the midterms, despite polls showing his administration is unpopular and his Senate and gubernatorial allies are trailing. The visit is part of a broader 32-day campaign blitz aimed at reversing historical midterm losses for the president's party.

via NBC News|
#2026-midterm-elections#donald-trump#jon-husted
politics24 days ago

Ohio Broadcasters Defy Miller Legal Threat to Air Domestic Abuse Ad

Cleveland-area television stations ignored a cease-and-desist letter from Republican Rep. Max Miller’s legal team to broadcast a 30-second ad from Democratic challenger Brian Poindexter. The ad highlights domestic abuse allegations made by Miller’s ex-wife, Emily Moreno, whom Miller denies. Poindexter’s campaign responded to the legal threat by tearing up the letter in a video, marking a shift from cost-of-living messaging to personal attacks. Meanwhile, the National Republican Congressional Committee launched a counter-ad accusing Poindexter of criminal history and socialist ideology. This escalation follows months of Democratic investment in Ohio’s 7th District, where polls show Poindexter leading Miller by eight points despite Miller’s refusal to drop out of the race.

via Politico|
#2026-midterms#brian-poindexter#max-miller
Suspect charged with assault after pushing through crowd at Acton’s Canfield Fair event
politics1 month ago

Suspect charged with assault after pushing through crowd at Acton’s Canfield Fair event

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested and charged with two counts of felony assault and disorderly conduct after pushing through a crowd at the Mahoning County Democratic Party tent during Dr. Amy Acton’s visit to the Canfield Fair on September 6. While Acton was unharmed, two attendees were knocked to the ground as Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers intervened. Investigators recovered two handguns and brass knuckles from Havas, though no weapons were brandished. Havas is held in the Mahoning County Jail, with a court appearance expected on Tuesday. The incident prompted widespread condemnation from both political parties, including rival gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy and Governor Mike DeWine, who emphasized that political violence is unacceptable regardless of affiliation.

via WFMJ|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#mahoning-county
politics1 month ago

Armed Man Charged with Assault After Lunge at Ohio Governor Candidate Acton

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested on Sunday after pushing through a crowd at the Canfield Fair to reach Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton. While recording the event on his phone, Havas forced his way toward Acton, knocking two people to the ground before being stopped by Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers. Authorities recovered two handguns, brass knuckles, and a Taser from Havas, though investigators stated no weapons were brandished or removed from holsters. Acton was not injured and remained at the scene to assist those hurt. Havas faces two felony assault charges and one disorderly conduct charge. The incident occurred during a campaign stop in Mahoning County, where Acton is competing against Republican Vivek Ramaswamy for the governorship.

via Politico|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-politics
Armed Man Charged After Lunging at Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Acton at Canfield Fair
politics1 month ago

Armed Man Charged After Lunging at Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Acton at Canfield Fair

Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested after pushing through a crowd toward Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton at the Canfield Fair on September 6. Havas was found with two pistols and brass knuckles, though authorities stated he did not brandish them. Two older adults were knocked to the ground during the incident, but Acton was unharmed. Havas faces two counts of assault and one count of disorderly conduct. Both the Acton and Ramaswamy campaigns condemned the violence, while Ohio officials praised the swift response of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

via The Columbus Dispatch|
#amy-acton#canfield-fair#ohio-politics
politics2 months ago

GOP silent on returning Max Miller campaign cash as Ohio race tightens

Miller's Dependable Conservative Leadership PAC donated more than $70,000 to 16 GOP incumbents; only Brad Finstad's campaign has returned its $5,000, while other recipients—including Mike Lawler—say they won't return the money and many campaigns declined comment as Miller runs in Ohio's 7th district amid domestic-abuse allegations, forcing Republicans to distance themselves from him without sacrificing fundraising leverage.

via Politico|
#campaign-donations#domestic-abuse-allegations#gop-donors
Ohio GOP Rep. Miller Faces Calls to Step Down Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations
politics2 months ago

Ohio GOP Rep. Miller Faces Calls to Step Down Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations

Ohio Rep. Max Miller of the 7th District faces domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife and a custody dispute, prompting some Republicans and local leaders to call for his resignation. Miller denies the accusations and has attacked media coverage, while Trump’s support appears uncertain. The district, though GOP-leaning, is not insurmountably safe in the November race against Democrat Brian Poindexter, and questions about Miller’s engagement with his community and party leadership reflect broader GOP concerns about standards vs. political viability.

via The Guardian|
#domestic-abuse-allegations#max-miller#ohio-politics
politics2 months ago

Johnson urges patience as Miller scandal heads to Ethics probe

House Speaker Mike Johnson urged patience on Rep. Max Miller’s domestic abuse allegations, saying the case must run its course through the House Ethics Committee before any action is taken, while Miller denies the charges and faces support from allies including Trump. The Ethics Committee is reviewing Miller for domestic abuse and drug-use claims, a probe that complicates Miller’s Ohio reelection bid and tests GOP unity ahead of the midterms. Johnson says he will speak with Miller but will not intervene, and fellow Republicans—including Chuck Edwards and Bernie Moreno—are navigating the broader ethics controversies engulfing the party.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#house-ethics-committee#max-miller