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Ohio governor's race is riddled with attack ads

Ohio governor's race is riddled with attack ads

Buckle up, Ohio voters. With two months left in a highly competitive, well-funded governor's race, the attack ads aren't stopping anytime soon.
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Shannon Hardin must be kidding? He's an insider and hasn't fought like 'hell' | Letters

Shannon Hardin must be kidding? He's an insider and hasn't fought like 'hell' | Letters

Letters: More like Lake Stupid. Ohio isn't serious about education. Amy Acton is among the best. I panic every month. Shannon Hardin, the insider.
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Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's police immunity, Flock views dangerous. She doesn't deserve my vote | Opinion

Amy Acton's mad dash to the political center is putting Ohioans at risk.
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'A close race': Ken Paxton addresses tight polling in Texas Senate fight

'A close race': Ken Paxton addresses tight polling in Texas Senate fight

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the state's GOP nominee for Senate, addressed his tight race with state Rep. James Talarico on Fox News.
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I helped build Obama's 2008 campaign. Democrats aren't ready for 2026.

I helped build Obama's 2008 campaign. Democrats aren't ready for 2026.

The most dangerous political misinformation of the 2026 midterm election may not go viral. You may never see it at all.
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'What Would Dolly Do?' Parton's legacy reminds us to push on. | Your Turn

'What Would Dolly Do?' Parton's legacy reminds us to push on. | Your Turn

Dolly Parton died on Aug. 25 after a brief battle with cancer. As tributes pour in around the world, our readers agree: She will be so missed.
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USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Midwest region football rankings, Week 3

USA TODAY Sports Super 15 Midwest region football rankings, Week 3

Week 3 brings more changes to the top-ranked teams in the Midwest. See how your team fared in the latest Super 15 regional rankings.
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2028 4-star WR schedules Ohio State visit

2028 4-star WR schedules Ohio State visit

With the 2026-27 regular season starting this weekend, Ohio State will begin hosting recruits on Game Day visits.
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Offensive Big Board 1.0: Michigan Football recruiting targets in 2028 class

Offensive Big Board 1.0: Michigan Football recruiting targets in 2028 class

This is the first edition of the Offensive Big Board for Michigan’ Footballs 2028 recruiting class by MaizenBrew. Check out some of the top names listed:
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Is Ohio a blue, red or purple state? Um, it's complicated. | Opinion

Is Ohio a blue, red or purple state? Um, it's complicated. | Opinion

Out-of-staters who haven't done their homework often declare Ohio an all-in GOP state.
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Kicked, concussed, bruised - Teacher assaults are up in Ohio, Kentucky

Kicked, concussed, bruised - Teacher assaults are up in Ohio, Kentucky

As teacher assaults top pre-pandemic counts, lawmakers, teachers and student advocates discuss how to keep teachers safe while keeping kids in school.
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Sen. Jon Husted says relatives of Ohio family in NRSC ad 'suffered enough'

Sen. Jon Husted says relatives of Ohio family in NRSC ad 'suffered enough'

U.S. Sen. Jon Husted urged the NRSC to pull an attack ad featuring a dead Ohio family, but said the ad's broader point still matters.