Election

10 things LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know about absentee voting

Voting as an LGBTQ+ person can be overwhelming, so we’re breaking down your absentee options step-by-step.

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10 things LGBTQ+ Ohioans should know about in-person early voting

Voting as an LGBTQ+ person can be overwhelming, so we’re breaking down the process step-by-step.

Ohio Republican proposes election bill that could protect transgender candidates

Republican at the center of anti-transgender controversy wants to reform the election law that caused it

Vivek Ramaswamy earns an ‘F’ in LGBTQ+ rights; here’s a look at his track record

The Republican Ohio governor nominee has consistently supported anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and used transphobic rhetoric

Amy Acton’s campaign staff met with Ohio LGBTQ+ leaders. The meeting did not go well.

Acton didn’t attend. Leaders were barred from entry. Others were kicked out.

Equality Ohio changes grade for Dr. Amy Acton from ‘A’ to ‘Pending’

Decision comes after Acton failed to support transgender athletes during an interview with the Toledo Blade

Amy Acton adds LGBTQ+ equality language to campaign platform following anti-transgender controversy

‘All Ohioans deserve to be treated fairly and equally under the law. As governor, I am committed to standing up against discrimination and ensuring that every Ohioan’

Ohio factory supervisor Aaron Jones is running to unseat anti-LGBTQ+ legislator Gary Click. Here’s what he told us.

When asked about his LGBTQ+ platform, Jones said he’s ‘running for everyone’

Organizers postpone Ohio equal rights ballot initiatives to 2027 ballot; signature collection to continue

‘Hopefully it will be a little calmer next year,’ said Ohio Equal Rights’ co-chair

Equality Ohio releases 2026 Candidate Scorecard: 8 A+’s and 20 F’s

Twenty candidates were given an F, indicating that they have a ‘poor record and likely to harm LGBTQ+ civil rights’

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