By Margaret A. McGurk from the Feb. 20 Cincinnati Enquirer

Democrats Victoria Wulsin and Steve Black, vying for nomination in the 2nd Congressional District, met in Oakley Tuesday at a debate sponsored by the Hamilton County Democratic Forum and spent almost as much time slapping at one another as talking about issues. Full Article.

By Molly Kavanaugh from the Feb. 17 Cleveland Plain Dealer

Dennis Kucinich has represented the 10th Congressional district since 1996, when he fought off incumbent Martin Hoke. Since then, the city's political maverick hardly has had to campaign to keep the seat. Full Article.

By Stephanie Warsmith from the Feb. 17 Akron Beacon Journal

Five people — two Democrats and three Republicans — will compete in the March 4 primary for a shot at replacing U.S. Rep. Ralph Regula in what will be one of the most closely watched Congressional contests this year. Full Article.

By Molly Kavanaugh from the Feb. 16 Cleveland Plain Dealer

The 10th Congressional candidates will be fanning out into the district this weekend. Full Article.

By Tim Botos from the Feb. 11 Canton Repository

Stark County voters, you may not realize you live in the 16th Congressional district. The number itself and any explanation of the area it includes has been irrelevant for decades. Full Article.

By Jim Siegel from the Feb. 6 Columbus Dispatch

In 2006, House Republicans pushing to change Ohio's politically charged system of drawing legislative and congressional districts pushed their plan to the floor, where Democrats did not offer the votes to pass it. Full Article.

By Dennis Willard from the Feb. 3 Akron Beacon Journal

Times and term limits have certainly altered perspectives and circumstances in the state legislature, particularly the Ohio House.

On Thursday, campaign finance reports for the latter half of 2007 were filed by state lawmakers. Full Article.

By Jim Siegel from the Feb. 2 Columbus Dispatch

Bolstered by a mix of ambitious freshman lawmakers, a friendly governor and a possible House takeover in 2009, House Democratic fundraising reached new highs in 2007. Full Article.

By Aaron Marshall from the Jan. 30 Cleveland Plain Dealer

tate Rep. Armond Budish is expected to grab the fund-raising lead among a pack of Democratic hopefuls angling to become the next House Speaker when campaign reports are released on Thursday. Full Article.

By Jim Siegel from the Jan. 30 Columbus Dispatch

Competition among ambitious lawmakers who want to be the next Democratic caucus leader, and perhaps the next Ohio House speaker, is transforming into record fundraising totals for House Democrats. Posted in State House of Reps | No Comments »