We discuss new rules for who can use ballot drop boxes, the current state of our congressional map, how transgender issues are dominating the Ohio Senate race and why House Republicans owe $1.6 million.

We discuss new rules for who can use ballot drop boxes, the current state of our congressional map, how transgender issues are dominating the Ohio Senate race and why House Republicans owe $1.6 million.

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

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Show Host: Haley BeMiller, politics reporter for the USA TODAY Network Ohio Bureau

Ohio Politics Explained

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Show Host: Anna Staver, Ohio politics reporter for USA TODAY GANNETT NETWORK

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Explaining Ohio's new drop box rules

We discuss the campaign for Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat and how Ohio lawmakers will spend the final weeks of their two-year legislative session.

We discuss the campaign for Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat and how Ohio lawmakers will spend the final weeks of their two-year legislative session.

What's on the menu for lame duck?

USA Today Network Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporter Laura Bischoff on the latest episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we recap Tuesday’s general election and breakdown all the important race outcomes.

USA Today Network Ohio Bureau Chief Anthony Shoemaker speaks with politics reporter Laura Bischoff on the latest episode of the Ohio Politics Explained podcast. During this edition we recap Tuesday’s general election and breakdown all the important race outcomes.

Election recap

We break down the key races and issues on Ohio's Nov. 5 ballot.

We break down the key races and issues on Ohio's Nov. 5 ballot.

Everything to know about Tuesday's election

Explaining Ohio's new drop box rules

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