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Election crossroads : Conservative distrust of elections has been simmering in Ohio, and Donald Trump’s calls to end mail-in ballots and voting machines have brought it to the forefront. Anna Staver reports that Republicans now face a choice: fully embrace Trump’s demands, take a cautious middle ground, or defend a system they once called the “gold standard.” How they navigate that choice could shape both the 2026 midterms and the future of Ohio’s elections.

Next wave: Ohio lawmakers passed several GOP-bills that predominantly targeted transgender youth last legislative session. But as the national political climate becomes increasingly hostile toward LGBTQ people – especially transgender individuals – the fear is that future legislation could target adults. As Mar

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