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Liz Walters, Summit County Council president, was elected Ohio Democratic Party chairwoman, and Jane Timken was re-elected state Republican chairwoman.
Timken was first elected in January 2017 after the Republican central committee deadlocked on two votes between her and incumbent Chairman Matt Borges. Timken, who was backed by President Donald Trump, emerged as the winner after negotiations behind closed doors.
It was a lot easier Friday with Timken being the only candidate and winning another four-year term.
“I’m honored and humbled for your continued support,” Timken told the Republican central committee. “We’ve accomplished so much together and we have so much more to accomplish.”
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Liz Walters, Summit County Council president, was elected Ohio Democratic Party chairwoman, and Jane Timken was re-elected state Republican chairwoman.
Timken was first elected in January 2017 after the Republican central committee deadlocked on two votes between her and incumbent Chairman Matt Borges. Timken, who was backed by President Donald Trump, emerged as the winner after negotiations behind closed doors.
It was a lot easier Friday with Timken being the only candidate and winning another four-year term.
“I’m honored and humbled for your continued support,” Timken told the Republican central committee. “We’ve accomplished so much together and we have so much more to accomplish.”
With the potential for further rioting at the U.S. Capitol and in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine authorized 580 Ohio National Guard soldiers and airmen into active duty between Thursday and Jan. 21.
“This activation allows them to begin training in preparation to assist during the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.,” he said Tuesday. “This group will also assist in Ohio.”
About 200 guard members will go to the inauguration, DeWine said.
DeWine said he was “very concerned” about the possibility of riots.
“People have the right to protest,” he said. “They do not have the right to be destructive or hurt other people.”
dskolnick@tribtoday.com
With the potential for further rioting at the U.S. Capitol and in Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine authorized 580 Ohio National Guard soldiers and airmen into active duty between Thursday and Jan. 21.
“This activation allows them to begin training in preparation to assist during the presidential inauguration in Washington, D.C.,” he said Tuesday. “This group will also assist in Ohio.”
About 200 guard members will go to the inauguration, DeWine said.
DeWine said he was “very concerned” about the possibility of riots.
“People have the right to protest,” he said. “They do not have the right to be destructive or hurt other people.”
Supporters of President Donald Trump climb the west wall of the the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Democrats and Republicans condemned pro-Donald Trump rioters who stormed the U.S. Capitol angered about Congress attempting to certify the electoral vote.
After the riot erupted Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Howland, “sheltered in place” away from the mob.
Ryan put the blame for the violence at the feet of Trump, saying he “directed and orchestrated” it.
“It’s an unprecedented act by a president,” said Ryan, whose district includes most of Trumbull and Mahoning counties.