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COUNTDOWN TO NOVEMBER 3, 2026 MID-TERM ELECTIONS

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We have several Ohio elected officials coming up for re-election in the 2026 mid-terms. Take a look at Elected Officials.

What’s Up Ohio – Ohio Capital Journal

Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are now going without Affordable Care Act coverage February 16, 2026
According to the health care advocacy group Protect Our Care, more than 113,000 Ohioans are forgoing health care coverage on the federal Marketplace because of a congressional decision requested by the Trump administration to let tax credits expire on Affordable Care Act premiums. An Ohio legislator, a fellow doctor, and a retired Ohioan all said […]
Bipartisan bill aims to end health conflicts and bring down costs after years of complaints in Ohio February 16, 2026
A bipartisan bill filed in the U.S. Senate last week seeks to lower health costs by eliminating incentives huge conglomerates have to raise them. It would do so by prohibiting companies from being both the provider of health services and the entity that determines how much consumers ultimately have to pay for them. Introduced by […]
No charges filed against retired teachers’ pension fund leaders after ethics complaint February 16, 2026
The chair of the Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund board, a former member and a lobbyist will not face criminal charges related to alleged ethics violations after the state referred the case to the Columbus City Attorney’s Office. Through records request, we found that City Attorney Zach Klein’s team has decided not to press charges […]
The original ‘wine moms’ are in Ohio. They’re mobilizing to support Haitians in Springfield. February 16, 2026
This story was originally reported by Amanda Becker of The 19th. SPRINGFIELD, Ohio — Katie Paris opened a “Unite for Springfield” Zoom gathering of more than 4,000 people earlier this month by asking participants to share one thing in the chat that was giving them hope. “Times are heavy. The subject we are discussing tonight […]
Republicans in other states are having second thoughts about Carbon Capture Projects February 16, 2026
As Ohio Republican lawmakers are moving forward to pass carbon capture and sequestration bills, Republican lawmakers in other states are having second thoughts about such bills that might jeopardize private property rights and harm water sources. Ohio House Bill 170 and Ohio Senate Bill 136 will allow the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to […]
Ohio Republican lawmaker wants stiffer penalties for masked offenders as Dems ask, what about ICE? February 13, 2026
An Ohio Republican lawmaker has proposed a measure heightening penalties for people who commit crimes while concealing their identity with a mask or disguise. Ohio Democrats would like to see the same restrictions applied to law enforcement officers. State Rep. Josh Williams, R-Sylvania Township, has introduced Ohio House Bill 236, which creates a new offense […]

What’s Up In American Politics? – DemocracyNow

"The Alabama Solution": Oscar-Nominated Film Uses Prisoner Cellphones to Show U.S.'s Deadliest Prisons February 16, 2026
Three activists — Robert Earl Council, Melvin Ray and Raoul Poole — featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary The Alabama Solution were placed in solitary confinement last month in what advocates believe is retaliation for their role in exposing the abuses of the state’s prison system and for helping to organize a prison labor strike. We’re […]
Why Is ICE Still Jailing Leqaa Kordia? Palestinian Protester Suffers Seizure After 11 Months Locked Up February 16, 2026
Thirty-three-year-old Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia will soon mark one year trapped in ICE detention. Kordia, who was born in East Jerusalem, first came to police attention when she was arrested during the 2024 Gaza solidarity protests at Columbia University. Those charges were dropped, but Kordia was later detained at routine immigration check-in in New Jersey. […]
Headlines for February 16, 2026 February 16, 2026
Reuters: U.S. Military Preparing for Possible Strikes on Iran If Trump Orders Attack, Israel Kills at Least 11 Palestinians in Gaza Over the Past 24 Hours, Oscar-Winning Palestinian Director of “No Other Land” Says His Family Has Been Attacked by Israeli Settlers, U.S. Military Strikes Boat in the Caribbean, Killing Three People, Ukraine Launches Drone […]
"Policy of Aggression": Cuba's U.N. Ambassador Denounces U.S. Oil Blockade, Push to Topple Government February 13, 2026
Cuba is facing a growing humanitarian crisis due to a U.S.-imposed oil blockade. The Trump administration has also threatened new tariffs against any nation that sends fuel to Cuba, which has been under a U.S. trade embargo since 1962. These measures have caused fuel shortages and widespread blackouts, while the cost of food and transportation […]
"Love Forward Together": Faith Leaders in North Carolina Launch 50-Mile March for Social Justice February 13, 2026
Faith leaders in North Carolina are leading a three-day trek from Wilson to Raleigh in an event aimed at supporting “unabridged voting rights; living wages and ending poverty; welcoming immigrants,” and more. Reverend Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove spoke with Democracy Now! from the march, saying that “love is the power that can overcome fear in this moment.” […]
House Passes "Worst Voter Suppression Bill Ever" in Latest Push to Help Trump Take Over Elections February 13, 2026
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to require proof of U.S. citizenship in the November midterm elections. If it becomes law, it would be the “worst voter suppression bill ever passed by Congress,” according to Ari Berman, national voting rights correspondent for Mother Jones. “The bill really combines a lot of the worst […]

Call your representatives today to voice your concerns.

US House of Representatives: Jim Jordan

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US Senator: Bernie Moreno

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US Senator: Jon Husted

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Governor Mike DeWine

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