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Jay Edwards lost hometown vote in state race
Compared to a close call statewide, former State Rep. Jay Edwards polled poorly in Nelsonville in the Ohio treasurer race.
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In local races, Republicans outperformed in fundraising
A look at how campaign contributions stacked up for Ohio House and appellate court candidates leading into this year’s general election.
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Region’s lobbying firm backed mostly Republican candidates
Representatives of Sunday Creek Horizons donated over $160,000 in the run-up to the midterms, with most going to Republican candidates who lost their races.
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Unofficial Athens County 2026 general election results
Athens County voters elected a new county commissioner and rejected eight levies.
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Candidate Q&A: Paul Cameron and Ohio House District 95
Democratic candidate Paul Cameron, of St. Clairsville, is running against Republican incumbent Ty Moore in the 2026 general election.
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Candidate Q&A: Ty Moore and Ohio House District 95
Incumbent Ty Moore, a Republican representing Caldwell, is seeking reelection and faces challenger Paul Cameron.
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Candidate Q&A: Kevin Ritter and Ohio House 94
Kevin Ritter, candidate for Ohio House District 94, spoke with the Independent about his stance on important policy questions.
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Candidate Q&A: Wenda Sheard and Ohio House 94
The Independent spoke with Wenda Sheard, candidate for Ohio House District 94, about her positions on policy issues.
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Where Athens County Commissioner candidates stand on county issues
The Independent asked commissioner candidates their views on hot-button county issues, including data center development.
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OU students plead not guilty to protest charges
Students, community members and faculty turned out to support the students during and after their arraignments, calling their arrests unjust.