State attorney general John Formella s office is continuing to investigate four anonymous mailers sent to voters in the 2nd Congressional District just two weeks before the primary election. The mailers compare the positions of Republicans George Hansel and Bob Burns, declaring Burns is 100% pro-Trump, claiming he takes a harder line on gun control, COVID lockdowns and sanctuary cities. Myles B. .
Most of Ohio s members of the 117th Congress do not fare well in a biannual report tracking their positions on issues affecting democracy. The Democracy Scorecard from Common Cause looks at 18 bills related to voting rights, ending big money in politics, ethics and the rule of law. Aaron Scherb, senior director of legislative affairs for Common Cause, said 101 members of Congress had perfect scores, a 70% increase from 2020, including two in Ohio. .
More American women are being elected to public office. There is a mixed outlook in North Dakota, but women have a strong presence in local election administration. In most of North Dakota, county auditors are elected to four-year terms. .