Ohio Secretary of State, Republican public official
A federal judge has issued an injunction blocking Ohio's proof-of-citizenship requirement for voter registration ahead of the Oct. 5 deadline. The ruling cites the National Voter Registration Act, which the judge says takes precedence and requires offering registration at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles without extra citizenship documentation.
Suspicious letters containing a white powder have been sent to more than three dozen congressional and election offices across the United States, triggering evacuations and security alerts ahead of the 2026 midterms. Federal agencies are investigating; initial tests show no hazardous material, and officials warn more letters may still be circulating.
Ramaswamy has promoted an ad featuring Amy Acton’s birth mother, claiming it reveals perceived lies by Acton; DeWine urges removal amid bipartisan backlash as Acton’s history of abuse allegations surfaces in coverage ahead of the state’s tight governor race.