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The Ohio Statehouse with Greek Revival columns and dome, flanked by office buildings.

Ohio GOP loses House supermajority, shifting Loveland stakes

By Loveland-Symmes Chronicle staff · · 2 min read

U.S. Department of Justice headquarters, August 12, 2006

DOJ sends election monitors to three Ohio counties

The Department of Justice deployed approximately 1,000 election monitors to all 50 states on Tuesday, Nov. 3, marking its largest monitoring effort in history. In Ohio, monitors went to Cuyahoga, Franklin and Medina counties, but not to Hamilton, Clermont or Warren counties.

Ohio State Capitol Building

Ohio Issue 3 puts voter ID rules before local voters

Ohio Issue 3, the only statewide ballot measure on Nov. 3, would write photo-ID voting requirements into the state Constitution. Election results are pending as polls close at 7:30 p.m.

Dave J. Taylor

Rep. Dave Taylor seeks reelection in Ohio's 2nd District

Republican Rep. Dave Taylor, the incumbent representing Ohio's 2nd Congressional District, is certified for the Nov. 3, 2026, general election ballot. Here is what voters should know about his background, committee work and policy positions.

Jennifer Mazzuckelli

Mazzuckelli seeks Ohio 2nd District seat in 2026

Democrat Jennifer Mazzuckelli, a Clermont County mother and former teacher, is running for Ohio's 2nd Congressional District against Republican Dave J. Taylor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, citing economic affordability and mental health policy as priorities.

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Wessels seeks Clermont County Commission seat in 2026

Democrat Joe Wessels, a former Loveland Local News publisher, is running for Clermont County Commission against Republican Claire Corcoran in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, campaigning on smart growth, government transparency and infrastructure investment.

Ian Schwartz

Democrat Ian Schwartz seeks District 62 Ohio House seat

Air Force veteran Ian Schwartz is running as a Democrat for Ohio House District 62 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, facing Republican Jean Schmidt and Libertarian Ron Grethel.

John Becker

Becker seeks Clermont County auditor seat in 2026

Republican John Becker, a Union Township trustee and state representative, is running for Clermont County auditor in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, campaigning on lower taxes and limited government.

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Jean Schmidt seeks reelection to Ohio House District 62

Republican Jean Schmidt, a former U.S. representative, is running for reelection to Ohio House District 62 in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election against Democrat Ian Schwartz and Libertarian Ron Grethel.

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Little seeks Clermont County probate/juvenile judge seat

Nathan M. Little, a Clermont County Municipal Court judge appointed by Governor Mike DeWine in 2024, is certified for the Nov. 3, 2026, nonpartisan race for Clermont County Common Pleas Court Judge in the Probate/Juvenile Division.

Claire Corcoran

Corcoran seeks third term on Clermont County Commission

Republican incumbent Claire Corcoran faces Democrat Joe Wessels in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, general election for Clermont County Commission, seeking a third term based on her public service record.

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