🏛️ Structure of Ohio State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Mike DeWine).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, and Auditor.
Governor's Office Website
Legislative Branch
Ohio General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (99 members) and the Senate (33 members).
Judicial Branch
Led by the Ohio Supreme Court, with the Courts of Appeals, Common Pleas Courts, and other lower courts.
Ohio Judicial Branch Website
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Ohio Secretary of State (Elections Division): Oversees voter registration, election security, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Elections & Voting Info
Ohio Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
Voter Guide Portal
📊 Key Political Issues in Ohio
Economic Development and Workforce Training
Education Funding and Teacher Retention
Public Health and Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
Environmental Protection and Lake Erie Conservation
Infrastructure Development and Transportation Projects
Criminal Justice Reform and Public Safety
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Ohio: Promotes informed and active civic participation.
Ohio Environmental Council: Advocates for clean energy and environmental protection.
Innovation Ohio: Focused on progressive policy and civic engagement.
📰 Stay Informed
The Columbus Dispatch: Covers statewide politics and government.
Cleveland.com: Offers in-depth reporting on Ohio politics and policy.
Ohio Capital Journal: Nonprofit newsroom focusing on state and local issues.
📚 Educational Resources
Ohio State Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.
Ohio State Archives Website
BallotPedia Ohio: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Ohio
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.