Black Voter Turnout Rises in Ohio Despite Loss
Ohio's Black voter turnout grew by 84,000 even as Democrat Annette Blackwell lost the 2026 auditor race.
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October 31, 2026
LaRose Launches First-Time Voter InitiativeOhio's new program recognizes residents casting their first ballot in the state and encourages lifelong civic participation among young and newly naturalized voters.
October 30, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Endorses Amy Acton for Ohio GovernorThe singer-songwriter promoted the Democratic candidate during a concert at the Schottenstein Center.
October 29, 2026
Ohio Grassroots Groups Drive Early Voting SurgeNortheast Ohio activists are canvassing as early voting participation climbs 30 percent above 2022 levels.
October 27, 2026
Ohio Seeks Federal Probe Into Voter Registration GroupThe Secretary of State requested a federal investigation into Black Fork Strategies over alleged late form submissions.
October 9, 2026
Ohio Launched First-Time Voter InitiativeThe state introduced a new program to provide personalized proclamations to residents casting their first ballot.
September 30, 2026
Ohio Voters Will Decide 577 Seats on November 3The 2026 general election in Ohio features races for U.S. Senate and county judicial seats.
September 28, 2026
League of Women Voters Urged Ohioans to Check RegistrationThe group is encouraging residents to verify their status before upcoming deadlines.
September 20, 2026
Red, Wine & Blue Launched Relational Voter OutreachThe group aims to contact 400,000 voters in Ohio by leveraging personal networks for the 2026 election cycle.