Critical Races Nearing Election Day

Tuesday’s general election features mayoral races in several Ohio cities, including Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dayton, and Toledo.

In Cincinnati, incumbent Democrat Aftab Pureval faces Republican Cory Bowman, a pastor and the half-brother of Vice President JD Vance.

Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb is running against Republican Laverne Gore and Democratic write-in candidate Ricky Pittman. Incumbents in Toledo and Dayton are also up for reelection.

City Council seats are also on the ballot in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati. Registered Ohio voters can find a sample ballot on the secretary of state’s website.

GM Announces Lordstown Layoffs

General Motors plans to lay off more than 1,700 workers in January, including 550 at its Ultium Cells battery cell plant in Lordstown, citing a slowdown in the electric vehicle market.

Another 850 workers at the Ohio facility will be temporarily laid off, with production expected to be paused until at least May 2026.

Federal incentives for electric vehicle purchases were discontinued in March, and EV sales have fallen nationwide by 74% from their 2025 peak, according to one source.

GM’s Ohio cuts are in addition to 1,200 layoffs at its Detroit electric vehicle plant.

Nativity Scene Rejected

A Pataskala woman’s plan to host a live nativity at a Christmas market in December was rejected by city leaders, prompting responses from her attorney and Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy.

City officials approved Susan Conley’s Christmas market on the condition that the live nativity not be on city property, a decision her attorney called unconstitutional.

Ramaswamy wrote on X that: “Denying permits for religious displays on public property because of their content is a First Amendment violation & has a chilling effect on all religious faiths.”

The First Liberty Institute plans to sue if the city doesn’t respond by today, while Pataskala’s mayor said the law director expects to provide an answer by then.

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➤ Statewide: Ohio Republicans and Democrats have reached an agreement on a compromise congressional redistricting map ahead of today’s deadline. (More)

➤ Statewide: Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s office identified over 1,000 noncitizens registered to vote in Ohio and referred the cases to the U.S. Department of Justice for prosecution. (More)

➤ Central Ohio: Several counties have adjusted their trick-or-treat schedules this week because of inclement weather or high school sports conflicts. (See Dates)

➤ Lorain County: Residents near Lorain County Airport are pushing back against a proposed 2,000-acre industrial “megasite” they say would destroy farmland and their community. (More)

➤ Champaign County: An angler caught a state-record striped bass at Kiser Lake—a 37.375-pound fish measuring 41.81 inches. (See Fish)

➤ Dayton: City officials installed a temporary police substation at a vacant Regional Transit Authority lot at Third and Main streets. (More)

➤ The first round of the Ohio high school football playoffs begins tonight. Notable games include Hilliard Bradley vs. Dublin Jerome, Fairfield vs. Mason, and Archbishop Alter vs. Bellbrook. (See Brackets)

➤ Ohio State celebrated Brutus Buckeye’s 60th birthday with a Guinness World Records honor for the number of conical party hats at the mascot’s celebration. (See Photos)

➤ Center Cole Sillinger scored twice in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 6-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday, the team’s third straight victory. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NCAAF | NBA | NHL | Soccer | Tennis

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➤ John Glenn Columbus International Airport announced new flights on several airlines, including service to San Diego; Orlando, Florida; Panama City Beach, Florida; Montreal; and Austin, Texas. (More)

➤ State officials launched the $100 million Energy Opportunity Initiative, funding natural gas and nuclear projects and aiming to boost energy supply, jobs, and workforce training. (More)

➤ Eastside Brewing Company in Reynoldsburg gained national attention for banning children after 7 p.m., saying it aims to maintain an atmosphere designed for adults. (More)

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➤ Starburst ranked as Ohio’s most popular Halloween candy, matching consumer trends in 12 other states, according to a national analysis. (See Map)

➤ State officials are urging residents to use caution when donating to disaster relief in the wake of Hurricane Melissa, citing nearly $100 million lost nationally to scams in 2024. (More)

➤ Paczki, pronounced POONCH-kee, topped a list of Ohio’s most mispronounced words in 2025, referring to Polish pastries traditionally enjoyed on Fat Tuesday. (More)

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What’s your favorite Halloween candy?

1. Starburst
   
2. Reese’s
   
3. M&M’s
   
4. Snickers
   
5. Milky Way
   
6. Candy Corn
   
7. Kit Kat
   
8. Other
   

Yesterday’s Results:

Should adults under 21 be allowed to purchase handguns?

1. No: 36%
2. Yes: 33%
3. Not sure: 31%

What candy company, known for its Dum-Dums lollipops, is headquartered in Ohio?

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