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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 6h
Election season is definitely here, ready or not. The @ohiovotercoalition.bsky.social works statewide to make sure we have poll monitors on the ground through Election Day. Train to become a nonpartisan Poll Monitor for the November election Click here: www.mobilize.us/ovrc/event/9...
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Election Protection Poll Monitor Training 2026 · Ohio Voter Rights Coalition
Thank you for your interest in Election Protection with the Ohio Voter Rights Coalition! Please register for one of the available trainings listed to become a nonpartisan Poll Monitor for the November...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 8h
Defending Democracy: The Fight for the Rule of Law Oct 8 at 6PM Join us for a conversation w/former Ohio Supreme Court justices Maureen O’Connor & Michael P. Donnelly as they give their perspective on threats to Rule of Law & how communities can push back RSVP commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 11h
Where Ohioans should vote if they move near Election Day The Ohio Secretary of State’s office said Ohioans moving close to the election may have to vote provisionally but maintain the right to vote this November. by Katie Millard www.nbc4i.com/news/your-lo...
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Where Ohioans should vote if they move near Election Day
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — The Ohio Secretary of State’s office said Ohioans moving close to the election may have to vote provisionally but maintain the right to vote this November. &#822…
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Defending Democracy: The Fight for the Rule of Law Oct 8 at 6PM Join us for a conversation w/former Ohio Supreme Court justices Maureen O’Connor & Michael P. Donnelly as they give their perspective on threats to Rule of Law & how communities can push back RSVP commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Election 2026: What’s different this election, and what you need to know to vote by Sydney Dawes www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/electi...
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Election 2026: What’s different this election, and what you need to know to vote
The last day to register to vote or update voter registration for the Nov. 3 general election is Monday, Oct. 5, with early voting beginning the next day.
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Brennan Center @brennancenter.org · 27/09/2026
The Trump administration’s proposed census changes will undoubtedly face legal challenges, with narrow prospects of surviving them. The Constitution, federal law, and centuries of history make clear that the census is meant to count everyone, regardless of citizenship. bit.ly/4y6x1yl
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Excluding Immigrants from the Census Would Hurt the Country and Break the Law
The Constitution, federal law, and centuries of history make clear that the census is meant to count everyone, regardless of citizenship.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Ohio gas tax holiday could cost state $726M Ohio lawmakers could spend $726 million to eliminate gas taxes for 90 days amid a push from gubernatorial candidates to ease prices at the pump by Jessie Balmert www.cincinnati.com/story/news/p...
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Ohio gas tax holiday could cost state $726M
Ohio lawmakers could spend $726 million to eliminate gas taxes for 90 days amid a push from gubernatorial candidates to ease prices at the pump.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ohio citizenship ceremonies face cancellations, as naturalizations slow under Trump policies by Quinn Schafer www.statenews.org/section/the-...
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Ohio citizenship ceremonies face cancellations, as naturalizations slow under Trump policies
More than a dozen citizenship ceremonies have been canceled in northeast Ohio this year as naturalization approvals fall and immigration backlogs increase.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Gov. DeWine: Using money from ODOT to make up for gas tax holiday 'very, very bad idea' DeWine warned that taking money out of ODOT general revenue funds would take massive amount of money away from villages, townships, cities and counties that depend on that money www.ideastream.org/2026-09-25/d...
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DeWine: using money from ODOT to make up for gas tax holiday 'very, very bad idea'
Ohio lawmakers meet next week to consider a plan for a 90-day holiday from state taxes on gasoline and diesel.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Ohio identified 208,856 inactive voters who are scheduled for removal from voter rolls on Jan. 27, 2027. Ohio's Secretary of State said the easiest way to ensure your voter registration is not impacted in 2027 is to vote in Nov. 3 election www.ideastream.org/government-p...
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Ohio Secretary of State eyes removal of more than 200,000 inactive voters in early 2027
The Ohio Secretary of State's office published a list of over 200,000 voters scheduled for removal from voter rolls in January.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
The 866-OUR-VOTE Election Protection hotline is where to go if you run into problems when voting. Whether you like talking or texting, Election Protection has voting experts who are standing by and ready to help you cast your ballot. Put 866-OUR-VOTE in your phone, share it with friends and family!
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Political groups are paying Ohioans to influence friends and family. Research suggests it works by Jeremy Pelzer www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
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Groups are paying Ohioans $250+ to talk politics with friends — here's how it works
Paid relational organizing is gaining steam in Ohio as a way to motivate friends, family and acquaintances to take political action, though critics worry it risks eroding personal trust.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in Midterms Federal law requires a 90-day “quiet period” before elections, likely restricting the immediate scope of a decision that allows the use of a citizenship database to examine voter rolls. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/25/u...
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Have Limited Impact on Voter Screening in Midterms (Gift Article)
Federal law requires a 90-day “quiet period” before elections, likely restricting the immediate scope of a decision that allows the use of a citizenship database to examine voter rolls.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Midterm candidates dumping debates While candidates skipping debates may help spare them from gaffes or missteps, it can be to the detriment of voters -- who are missing an opportunity to not only learn about candidates' platforms, but also how they handle pressure. abcnews.com/Politics/mid...
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Midterm candidates dumping debates: 'There's no reason to get up there and argue about differences of opinion'
Fewer than half of Senate races will have candidate debates this year.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Husted took gifts from JobsOhio while he was Ohio lieutenant governor, financial disclosures show Neither Husted nor JobsOhio will say what the gifts were and Ohio law doesn’t require them to by Marty Schladen ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/25/o...
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Husted took gifts from JobsOhio while he was Ohio lieutenant governor, financial disclosures show • Ohio Capital Journal
U.S. Sen. Jon Husted took gifts from Ohio's economic development entity. He and the entity won't say what they were or how much they cost.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Judge dismisses challenge to Ohio abortion amendment Ohio’s abortion rights amendment survived another court challenge after a Butler County judge dismissed a GOP-backed lawsuit by Jessie Balmert www.cincinnati.com/story/news/p...
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Judge dismisses challenge to Ohio abortion amendment
A Butler County judge dismissed another legal challenge to Ohio's abortion rights amendment.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Ohio colleges enroll fewer international students — again This fall’s declining numbers could have consequences far beyond campuses, including for Ohio’s workforce. by Amy Morona signalohio.org/ohio-college...
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Ohio colleges enroll fewer international students -- again
This fall’s declining numbers could have consequences far beyond campuses, including for Ohio's workforce.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or progressive direction. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/24/r...
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Voters to decide fate of state taxes this fall • Ohio Capital Journal
This fall, voters in at least nine states will decide whether to cut, cap or raise taxes through ballot measures that will give them a direct hand in steering state tax policy in a conservative or pro...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Economy, data centers dominate Ohio Senate race. See where the candidates stand We asked Ohio's candidates for U.S. Senate where they stand on affordability, immigration and data centers. Here's what we learned by Haley BeMiller www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
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Economy, data centers dominate Ohio Senate race. See where the candidates stand
We asked Ohio's candidates for U.S. Senate where they stand on affordability, immigration and data centers. Here's what we learned.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Nearly 209,000 Ohio voter registrations are scheduled to be purged in January 2027 unless voters take steps to keep them active. by Alex Perry and Chad Murphy www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
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Ohio plans to purge 209,000 voters in 2027
More than 208,000 Ohio voter registrations could be purged in 2027. Here's how to see if you're affected.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Ohio secretary of state urges voters to confirm registration ahead of October deadline www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
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Ohio secretary of state urges voters to confirm registration ahead of October deadline
Ohio has published a list of nearly 209,000 inactive voter registrations set for removal in 2027, urging residents to confirm their status before the Oct. 5 deadline for voter registration.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Candidates rune against data centers, but Ohio legislature didn’t get the memo Candidates in both parties turn on the industry while a bill redefining coal and gas as “clean” energy moves quietly in the Statehouse. by Marcus Baram ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/22/c...
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Candidates rune against data centers, but Ohio legislature didn't get the memo • Ohio Capital Journal
This story was originally published by Capital & Main. With some of the highest electricity rates in the Midwest, Ohio has seen a remarkable policy shift from lawmakers in both parties. Every candidat...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
October 5 is the voter registration deadline to vote in this November's General Election! Don't wait. Already registered? Check to make sure it's up to date. Better yet, remind others to do the same too Check your voter registration here: voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup....
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Opinion A PUCO audit raises basic questions about the agency’s competence. Should we abolish it? by Chris Quinn and Laura Johnston www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
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Ohio's utility watchdog can't answer basic staffing questions, audit finds. Is it time to scrap the agency entirely?
A state audit found Ohio's utility regulator lacks proper case-tracking, excess reserves, and no strategic plan, prompting calls to abolish the agency entirely.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Ohio’s next governor could reshape abortion policy. Here’s where the candidates stand by Jeremy Pelzer www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
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Ohio’s next governor could reshape abortion policy. Here’s where the candidates stand
Ohio’s next governor will likely have an unusual chance to shape state abortion laws and policies. Amy Acton, Vivek Ramaswamy, and Don Kissick have very different ideas about what they would do.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that www.ideastream.org/npr-news/202...
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It's illegal for armed federal officers to be at polls. Lawsuits seek to ensure that
The latest lawsuit, first reported by NPR, argues the Trump administration's repeated suggestions that federal officers could be at polling sites is a form of illegal voter intimidation.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting apnews.com/article/trum...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Commentary The fight against Flock cameras in Ohio is just the beginning As more communities in Ohio wake up to the danger of mass surveillance, the solution isn’t trading one brand of camera for another. It’s regulating the whole industry. by Farrah Hassen ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/18/t...
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The fight against Flock cameras in Ohio is just the beginning • Ohio Capital Journal
Government surveillance isn’t new, but new technologies that can detect our faces and track our movements are making it more ubiquitous. In fact, Ohio is one of the most heavily surveilled states in t...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Ohio is set to begin sending out absentee ballots Friday, and with the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision this week blocking a plan by the Trump administration, the rules are locked in place for the 2026 election by Mary Frances McGowan www.cleveland.com/open/2026/09...
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Absentee voting rules set with Supreme Court decision, first ballots go out Friday: What to know
Monday's ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court blocking the U.S. Postal Service from implementing new Trump-ordered mail-in voting rules means that absentee voting rules Ohio used in May are still in place...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Both frontrunners for Ohio governor are adamant about pausing the data center boom, but each is invested in and financially benefiting from the tech hubs they seek to regulate. by Morgan Trau ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/16/o...
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Ohio candidates seeking to regulate data centers both invest in them • Ohio Capital Journal
Both frontrunners for Ohio governor are adamant about pausing the data center boom, but each is invested in and financially benefiting from the tech hubs they seek to regulate.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
How Ohio college students can register to vote on campus or back home Residents have until Oct. 5 to complete or update their voter registration. signalohio.org/how-ohio-col...
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How Ohio college students can register to vote
Ohio residents have until Oct. 5 to complete or update their voter registration ahead of the Nov. 3 election.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms by Hansi Lo Wang www.npr.org/2026/09/14/n...
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The Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail voting restrictions for this year's midterms
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration's request to allow mail-in voting restrictions under a U.S. Postal Service plan for the midterm general election.
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
A federal judge late Sunday ordered that U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to administration’s effort to rewrite election rules as Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matter. apnews.com/article/trum...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Husted political committee got nearly $500K from a bank he worked for while in office Ohio U.S. Sen Jon Husted served as a member of the board of directors for a bank that donated $500,000 to Husted's political committee. By Marty Schladen ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/14/h...
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Husted political committee got nearly $500K from a bank he worked for while in office • Ohio Capital Journal
Then-Lt. Gov. Jon Husted said he was joining a bank's board for the experience, not money. It gave his political committee nearly $500,000.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New book argues Ohio’s redistricting fights are a warning for the rest of the country by Sabrina Eaton www.cleveland.com/news/2026/09...
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Legislative maps Ohio courts rejected kept going into effect anyway — and a new book explains why that matters
'Draw the Line in Ohio," a new book about gerrymandering by Rory Riley Topping and Josh Rultenberg argues the state’s redistricting fights are a warning for the rest of the country.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Data centers are on the November ballot in these 18 Ohio communities by Siddarth Sivaraman ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/14/d...
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Data centers are on the November ballot in these 18 Ohio communities • Ohio Capital Journal
Voters in 18 Ohio municipalities and townships will decide the future of data centers in their communities this Election Day.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
October 5 is the voter registration deadline to vote in this November's General Election! Don't wait. Already registered? Check to make sure it's up to date. Better yet, remind others to do the same too Check your voter registration here: voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup....
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
The new threat election officials fear: Trump’s federal government With seven weeks until Election Day, officials are preparing for seized ballots, ICE agents at the polls and a postal system that could reject ballots by the batch. by Patrick Marley and Laura Meckler wapo.st/4r70eX8
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The new threat election officials fear: Trump’s federal government
With seven weeks until Election Day, officials are preparing for seized ballots, troops at the polls and a postal system that could reject ballots by the batch.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Opinion "We affirm every eligible citizen’s right to vote & to have that vote counted; impartial & transparent election administration; the resolution of disputes through established legal processes; & respect for lawful outcomes, whomever prevails" by Richard Stoff www.cleveland.com/opinion/2026...
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Political pressure on election administration has intensified across the country and in Ohio
We affirm every eligible citizen’s right to vote and to have that vote counted; impartial and transparent election administration; the resolution of disputes through established legal processes; and r...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order Seven Republican election officials urged the Supreme Court to not let the Trump administration’s controversial proposal go into effect for November. www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
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Republican chief election officials say it is too late to implement Trump’s mail ballot order
Seven Republican election officials urged the Supreme Court to not let the Trump administration’s controversial proposal go into effect for November.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump doesn’t have the power to limit mail-in voting, lawmakers tell US Supreme Court by Jacob Fischler ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/09/r...
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Trump doesn’t have the power to limit mail-in voting, lawmakers tell US Supreme Court • Ohio Capital Journal
The hotly contested U.S. Postal Service rule restricting mail-in voting usurps Congress’ authority, as well as states’ power to administer elections, more than 250 current and former members of Congre...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/u...
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Trump’s Census Overhaul Would Exclude Some Immigrants and Remove Questions on Race (Gift Article)
The proposals for 2030 are among significant changes that would upend a process for helping allot congressional seats and shape policies that address disparities.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Census Bureau has proposed rules for the 2030 census that will be published tomorrow. For the first time since 1790, there wouldn't be a question about race and ethnicity. They also propose excluding non-US citizens without a green card from the count. www.npr.org/2026/09/09/n...
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Trump officials propose sweeping changes to the census that would reshape voting maps
A Trump census proposal would stop asking about race and exclude millions of U.S. residents from a count that the 14th Amendment says must include the "whole number of persons in each state."
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The No Kings coalition is planning early-voting rallies and marches across the Buckeye State on Saturday October 17 as part of a nationwide voter turnout effort ahead of the midterm elections. by Alex Perry www.dispatch.com/story/news/2...
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Before Election Day, No Kings events coming to Ohio in at least 4 cities
No Kings is bringing rallies, marches and voter engagement events to Ohio ahead of the midterm elections. Here's when and where.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ohio State University, three other Ohio universities receive an ‘F’ in latest free speech rankings by Megan Henry ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/09/o...
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Ohio State University, three other Ohio universities receive an 'F' in latest free speech rankings • Ohio Capital Journal
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression gave four Ohio colleges and universities a failing grade on their 2027 College Free Speech rankings.
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
It's Disability Voting Rights Week! Disability activists have fought hard for accessibility rights for voters with disabilities, which benefit everyone. If you run into trouble when voting, call or text Election Protection at 866-OUR-VOTE to get help right away.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
At our next Huddle (9/9 @ 6pm) we’ll take a close look at local redistricting which can harm local governance decision-making. Plus, Tori Schafer, ACLU Missouri, will give a behind the scenes recounting of Missouri voters historic victory on Amendment 4 RSVP commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Legislation to curb political violence continues to stall at Ohio Statehouse by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...
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Legislation to curb political violence continues to stall at Ohio Statehouse
There has been a rise in political violence in Ohio, but bills meant to curb these types of crimes have stalled.
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost or will soon lose Temporary Protected Status by Jean Lantz Reisz ohiocapitaljournal.com/2026/09/08/w...
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What comes next for the 1 million people who have lost or will soon lose Temporary Protected Status • Ohio Capital Journal
At the beginning of Trump’s second term, 1.3 million people were living and working in the U.S. under Temporary Protected Status. Most never had a path to anything more permanent, which means, as they...
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Common Cause Ohio @commoncauseohio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
At our next Huddle (9/9 @ 6pm) we’ll take a close look at local redistricting which can harm local governance decision-making. Plus, Tori Schafer, ACLU Missouri, will give a behind the scenes recounting of Missouri voters historic victory on Amendment 4 RSVP commoncause-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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