Ohio Votes on Key Races, Voter ID

Ohioans head to the polls from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today to choose a governor and U.S. senator after a closing campaign push featuring President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and former President Obama.

Republican Vivek Ramaswamy faces Democrat Dr. Amy Acton for the open governor’s seat, while U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, takes on former Sen. Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, in a special election. Nearly 1.7 million Ohioans have already cast ballots early or by mail.

Voters will also decide Issue 3, which would add voter ID requirements for in-person and absentee ballots to the state constitution so that lawmakers couldn’t repeal them through ordinary legislation. Both major-party gubernatorial candidates back the measure.

To ensure compliance with federal voting laws, the Justice Department is sending 1,000 monitors nationwide, including to Franklin, Cuyahoga, and Medina counties.

You can find more election information on the Ohio secretary of state’s website.

Columbus Sues over Medicaid Frailty Rule

Columbus is suing the Trump administration over a Medicaid rule that doctors’ groups say threatens coverage for at least 140,000 medically frail Ohioans.

Starting Jan. 1, a 2025 federal law requires many Medicaid expansion enrollees to work, volunteer, or attend school. It exempts the “medically frail,” but a federal rule adds that their condition must also significantly impair their ability to comply.

Columbus argues in its Sept. 18 lawsuit that the extra test goes beyond what Congress wrote and would push more uninsured residents onto city health services. The American Medical Association and eight other doctors’ groups backed the suit last week.

A federal judge in Boston blocked the same provision Oct. 29, but only for the 25 states and D.C. that sued. Ohio wasn’t among them.

Ohio Measles Cases Near 300

Ohio has recorded 296 measles cases across 24 counties this year, more than six times the 45 cases it logged in all of 2025.

The state added 36 cases last week, up from eight the week before. Pike County in southern Ohio reported 20 of them.

Akron Children’s Hospital also flagged a possible exposure at its main building on Oct. 20. Mercer County is the latest county to report a case.

Most cases involve unvaccinated people, according to the Ohio Department of Health. Confirmed patients have ranged from 15 months to 20 years old.

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➤ Statewide: The Ohio State Highway Patrol is warning drivers that November brings a spike in deer crashes as breeding season peaks and daylight saving time ends. Ohio has logged 111,359 deer-involved crashes since 2021, and motorcyclists account for 82% of the fatal ones. (See Details)

➤ Mineral Ridge: The Ohio Water Development Authority approved a $29 million low-interest loan for safety upgrades at the Mineral Ridge Dam. Built in 1932, the dam holds back Meander Reservoir, the drinking water source for more than 220,000 Mahoning Valley residents. (More)

➤ Butler County: The sheriff’s office is investigating a needle found inside a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup collected while trick-or-treating Saturday in Madison Township. Deputies are treating it as isolated but urge parents to inspect all Halloween candy. (More)

➤ Cleveland: ODOT closed the East 22nd Street and Cedar Avenue bridges over I-90 near Cleveland State University on Monday for the $328 million Central Interchange Project. The East 22nd Street bridge will be rebuilt and reopen next year, while the Cedar Avenue bridge is closing for good. (See Details)

➤ Newark: The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review the 1868 federal ban on home distilling, which former Newark brewer John Ream has challenged as beyond Congress’ taxing power. The Justice Department defends the ban as a guard against tax evasion, and a ruling is expected by next summer. (More)

➤ Toledo: The Joys of Toys drive, started by Toledo city workers, is entering its 13th year of buying Christmas gifts for children served by Lucas County Children Services. Organizers have fundraisers, toy collections, and raffles planned throughout November. (Read Story)

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➤ Ohio State men’s basketball squandered an 11-point first-half lead in a 94-83 season-opening loss to No. 25 BYU in Salt Lake City. The Buckeyes led 37-34 at halftime but were outscored 60-46 after the break. (More)

➤ The Cleveland Guardians pitcher Tanner Bibee won the American League Gold Glove, becoming the second pitcher in franchise history to earn it after Shane Bieber in 2022. Bibee, 27, ranked third in the AL with 18 assists and tied for third with four pickoffs despite a 7-15 record. (More)

➤ Ohio State football won’t host a regular-season night game for the first time since 2018 after its Nov. 14 matchup against Northwestern was scheduled for a noon kickoff on Fox. (More)

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➤ Gas prices fell, with Akron’s average dropping 28.2 cents last week to $4.17 a gallon, and Cleveland’s falling 23.2 cents to $4.20, according to GasBuddy. Cleveland drivers are still paying $1.27 more than a year ago, while the national average sits at $4.12. (See Details)

➤ NetJets will add more than 365,000 square feet to its Columbus headquarters, including two new buildings and a training center. NetJets expects its central Ohio workforce to grow by about 800, to roughly 3,200, when work wraps up in early 2029. (See Details)

➤ Fabletics, the activewear chain co-founded by actress Kate Hudson, opened at Polaris Fashion Place, its only central Ohio store and one of five in the state. A grand opening is set for Nov. 7. (More)

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➤ A Cleveland resident got a real Halloween scare when an 8-foot-long python fell through the ceiling from an abandoned unit upstairs. Cleveland Animal Care & Control was called to collect it. (More)

➤ Royal Flamingo Coffee in Columbus ranked fifth nationally for independent coffee shops in USA Today‘s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, a year after finishing second. It operates inside I Like It Like That on King Ave. (More)

➤ For National Deviled Egg Day on Monday, the Ohio Poultry Association released four recipes inspired by Ohio State Fair favorites: brisket, hot honey everything, French onion, and Buffalo chicken. The recipes are online for a limited time. (See Details)

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Yesterday’s Results:

Which Ohio college basketball team are you most excited to watch this season?

1. Ohio State: 46%
2. Other: 19%
3. Cincinnati: 14%
4. Dayton: 11%
5. Miami: 6%
6. Xavier: 4%

Which Ohio community received nearly six feet of snow during a November 1996 lake-effect storm?

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