May Day is a historic spring festival and a workers’ holiday observed on May 1, rooted in traditions like Maypole dancing and floral rites; in modern times it also marks International Workers’ Day.
Rep. Max Miller has refused to withdraw from Ohio's 7th congressional race after his ex-wife accused him of domestic abuse and the House Ethics Committee opened an inquiry. Party leaders missed the deadline to replace him on the general-election ballot, and Democratic groups have moved to boost challenger Brian Poindexter with millions in ad spending.