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The next Ohio governor will be new to elected office
05/14/2026 | 20 mins.
For the first time in eight years, Ohio will have a new governor. It will be someone from outside government: tech billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy, who briefly ran for president, or Amy Acton, who served in government for about a year.
Key Takeaways from the Ohio Primary
05/07/2026 | 23 mins.
The candidates are set for Ohio's general election in November. There were no big surprises in this week’s primary.
Poll suggests Ohio may look more like a purple state in November
04/30/2026 | 25 mins.
An important election is just around the corner. Ohio will elect a new governor and decide who will represent the state in the U.S. Senate. A new poll provides a snapshot of what voters are thinking, and the results are interesting.
The Personal Turn in the Ohio Gubernatorial Race
04/23/2026 | 16 mins.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is out with a new ad where his wife shows off their new baby. In another ad, he goes after Democrat Amy Acton for her role in the COVID-19 shutdowns.
Looking Back To When Ohio Was Blue
04/09/2026 | 28 mins.
We look back at a time when Ohio was blue politically, or at least purple. We talk with longtime Democratic activist Dale Butland, who worked for U.S. Sen. John Glenn and has a new book out When Ohio Was Blue.

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Snollygoster takes an in-depth look at politics in Ohio. Each week we dig into the top political stories in Columbus and Ohio and explore national stories that impact the state by talking with politicians, reporters and other news-makers. (In case you're wondering, a "snollygoster" is a shrewd and unprincipled politician.)Listen to Snollygoster on the WOSU Public Media mobile app or wherever you get your podcasts.

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