By Julie Carr Smyth, the Associated Press, from the Jan. 30 Cleveland Plain Dealer

U.S. Reps. Dennis Kucinich and Jean Schmidt may be at opposite ends of the political spectrum, but this year they have something significant in common.

Both Ohio incumbents are getting little sympathy — or party help — in their uphill battles for re-election. Full Article.

By Mark Rollenhagen from the Jan. 25 Cleveland Plain Dealer

State Rep. Matt Dolan is stepping down as chairman of the House finance committee. Full Article.

By Steve Bennish from the Jan. 25 Dayton Daily News

The Montgomery County Democratic Party Thursday night endorsed Washington Twp. businesswoman Jane Mitakides in the March 4 primary election to decide who will face U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville, in November. Full Article.

By Stephanie Warsmith from the Jan. 24 Akron Beacon Journal

The Ohio House Democratic Caucus won't name a replacement for former state Rep. William Healy II.

Instead, this choice will be left to voters in the March 4 primary election. Full Article.

By Lynn Hulsey from the Jan. 24 Dayton Daily News

Democratic candidates vying to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Turner, R-Centerville, believe this is the year the party will unseat him and put a Democrat in the Third Congressional District seat. Full Article.