This is a great big picture overview of how voting by mail works nationally: lwv.org/blog/what-know-about-voting-mail Ohio voters who vote by mail have just 6 days to get their ballots to their county Board of Elections—they must be accepted no later than 7:30pm on May 5, Election Day.

Parma City School seeking applications to fill vacant board member seat www.cleveland.com/community/20...

Despite the threat of legal action and questions about approval from the sheriff, Cuyahoga County is poised to borrow close to $900 million to start construction on a new county jail. by Matthew Richmond www.ideastream.org/law-justice/...

Cleveland teachers blast school leaders, state funding system as district lays off hundreds by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...

Ohioans have until 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to submit their applications to vote by mail in the May 5 primary election. Here's what officials what you to know. by Natalie Clydesdale www.wkyc.com/article/news...

Opinion At the Democracy Defense Project, our board includes both Republicans and Democrats. We do not agree on every political question. But we do agree on this: Confidence in elections should not be a partisan issue. by J. Kenneth Blackwell and Zack Space www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...

Ohio secretary of state candidates divided over hand-marked ballots, redistricting by Laura Hancock www.cleveland.com/open/2026/04...

Early voting has extended hours today! You can cast your ballot in person from 7:30am until 8:30pm Tues, April 28 at your county early voting location. Today is also the deadline to get absentee ballot requests into your county Board of Elections—they must receive application by 8:30pm tonight.

CLEVELAND — Plans for construction of new Cuyahoga County Jail in Garfield Hts are back on track after committee made up of representatives from the Cuyahoga County Court System and the Sheriff's Department voted to move the nearly $900 million project forward www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...

Sometimes leftovers are delicious. Sometimes... not so much. Don't leave it up to someone else to decide what we eat. Voting in our midterm primary election is happening now—go to VOTE411.org to see what's on your ballot and get the info you need to be ready to order.

May 5 primary ballot issues affect Ohioans' daily lives "Primary ballot issues and candidates can affect everything from public school and fire department funding to how local governments tackle housing affordability" -Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social thefulcrum.us/elections/oh...

Final week of early voting coming up for the 2026 Ohio Primary Election #voting #earlyvoting #democracy

Experienced candidates face political newcomers in primaries for Ohio secretary of state by Danny Eldredge www.toledoblade.com/local/politi...

Cuyahoga jail project under state investigation; officials face potential personal liability by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Opinion In Cuyahoga County, thousands of residents lack a basic form of photo identification That’s why a coalition of organizations, local leaders, service providers & public institutions support creating a Cuyahoga County photo ID by Katherine Hollingsworth www.cleveland.com/opinion/2026...

Cuyahoga County leaders are hoping a critical meeting Wednesday will satisfy legal concerns and restart stalled jail planning by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — In a split vote Monday, Cuyahoga County Council expanded how future sales tax revenue can be used in the hopes it will strengthen the county’s position with bond rating agencies as it prepares to borrow nearly $1 billion for a new jail www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Cleveland’s police commission clashes with City Hall amid push to end federal oversight The commission’s unsuccessful attempt to intervene in federal court led to an exchange of accusations and a new dispute over independence. by Frank W. Lewis signalcleveland.org/cleveland-po...

From warning signs to layoffs: How CMSD’s budget crisis unfolded A look at the reasons Cleveland schools faced so many painful cuts in recent years, despite passing local levies. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/cleveland-sc...

Confrontation erupts over campaign signs at Geauga County early voting site by Molly Walsh www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

12 counties, 27 school districts: What to know about school levies on May ballot by Rex Smith fox8.com/news/12-coun...

The U.S. House has passed a bill to rename a Cleveland post office in honor of Tech. Sgt. Alma Gladys Minter, a local World War II veteran who served in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion — the “Six Triple Eight,” by Sabrina Eaton www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Cuyahoga County could spend about $894 million on its new jail in Garfield Heights, according to the proposed guaranteed maximum price presented to council this week. by Matthew Richmond www.ideastream.org/law-justice/...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — After days of mediation, Cuyahoga County officials and Common Pleas Court judges reached a tentative agreement Tuesday to update the court facility, avoiding a potential lawsuit over long-stalled planning. by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Sell, swap or repurpose: What CMSD could do with the 18 buildings it will close next month CMSD is working with Cleveland on future possibilities for the 18 buildings it is closing at the end of the school year. by Rachel Dissell signalcleveland.org/sell-swap-or...

Former Cleveland City Councilman, Ohio state Rep. Bill Patmon dies at 80 Bill Patmon, a longtime figure in Cleveland politics known for his work on social progress and health care advocacy, has died at age 80. by Tyler Carey www.wkyc.com/article/news...

They're running for Ohio secretary of state. Get to know the candidates. by Morgan Trau www.news5cleveland.com/news/politic...

RTA proposes service cuts, raising concerns for Northeast Ohio riders by Elizabeth VanMetre www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-n...

Join us for Candidate Forums. #BeAnInformedVoter #EmpoweringVoters #DefendingDemocracy

Benjamin Flowers, who was college classmates with Vice President J.D. Vance at Ohio State and a former Ohio solicitor general, has been nominated for a seat on the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. by Sabrina Eaton www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

US House races in Northeast Ohio: A look at the candidates running in the May 5 primary election As the midterm primary elections approach, Ohio's new congressional district map could help shape control of the U.S. House of Representatives. by Tyler Carey www.wkyc.com/article/news...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections is seeking poll workers for the May 5 Primary Election, offering residents an opportunity to “earn extra cash while supporting democracy.” by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Northeast Ohio school districts in May 5 primary election: See if your district has a levy or bond issue on the ballot Many districts, including Strongsville, Parma and Solon, are seeking bond issues to fund operations, renovations and new construction. by Anna Meyer www.wkyc.com/article/news...

Early voting underway: Here’s what’s on the May 5 primary ballot in Cuyahoga County by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Have a question about the May 5 Ohio Primary? Find nonpartisan information, candidate profiles, and answers to your election questions at Vote411.org #empoweringvoters

Cleveland schools missed out on nearly $41.5 million from tax abated property last year by Nick Castele signalcleveland.org/cleveland-me...

Mayor Justin Bibb says some residents ‘don’t feel that trust has been totally repaired’ Cleveland says it’s time to end the city’s nearly 11-year-old police consent decree. At a meeting in Central, people weren’t so sure signalcleveland.org/cleveland-po...

Breaking down how your property tax bill is split among cities, schools, parks & more in Cuyahoga County by Rich Exner www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

Layoffs of an undetermined number of teachers and administrators will be coming to Cleveland Metropolitan School District as it prepares to close 29 schools starting in the next school year, the district and teachers union announced by Conor Morris www.ideastream.org/education/20...

Cuyahoga County overspent millions last year, now braces for new deficits in 2026 by Kaitlin Durbin www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

League of Women Voters hosting Lakewood school district’s Issue 2 discussion ahead of May Ballot “Keeping Lakewood Schools Strong: Our Property Taxes” takes place at 7 p.m. April 14 at the Lakewood Main Library’s auditorium. by John Benson www.cleveland.com/community/20...

The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections and the Red Cross will host a joint blood donation and voter registration drive on April 2. by Mary Frances McGowan www.cleveland.com/open/2026/04...

New classes planned as thousands of CMSD students are assigned to new schools and staff cuts loom CMSD plans to add new classes to both elementary schools and high schools while it also weighs lay offs across the district. by Franziska Wild signalcleveland.org/cmsd-leaders...

DeWine signs bill to help offset federal food-stamp cuts, but large counties left short by Jeremy Pelzer www.cleveland.com/news/2026/04...

This morning on Sound of Ideas Experts answer Ohio primary questions and how the SAVE Act may impact voting access with Jen Miller, @lwvohio.bsky.social and Aaron Ockerman, Ohio Association of Election Officials www.ideastream.org/show/sound-o...

🚨Ohio has a new absentee ballot deadline that requires mail-in ballots to arrive by 7:30pm on Election Day 📬 If you vote by mail, request your ballot now so you are one of first to receive it: ohiosos.gov/elections/elections-administration/forms-and-petitions/absentee-ballot-application-html-to-pdf

Hiring freeze on as Cleveland Heights’ city finances remain a work in progress The 2023 audit is in the books, with 2024 on the way as the city continues to reclaim its bond rating. by Thomas Jewell www.cleveland.com/community/20...

If Ohio abolishes property taxes, how would it impact schools, Metroparks? by Dave Nethers fox8.com/news/if-ohio...

The Unite & Rise 8.5 initiative from @lwvus.bsky.social aims to mobilize 8.5 million voters using the power of voter engagement as a cornerstone of our democracy The League collaborated with Andrea Pippins to create an image that would inspire us lwv.org/blog/behind-art-interview-andrea-pippins

5 Cuyahoga County school districts asking voters for money in May: What each wants Lakewood, Solon, Strongsville, Independence and Parma schools are asking voters to approve increases in property or new income taxes May 5. by Laura Hancock www.cleveland.com/education/20...