Politics Archives – The Buckeye Flame

2025-26 Guide to Ohio’s LGBTQ+ Legislation (136th General Assembly)

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● May 1, 2026

To help you differentiate one bill from another, we have put together this easy-to-use reference guide to Ohio LGBTQ+ legislation.

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Out LGBTQ+ candidate Anise Mayo is running a ‘people-centered’ campaign for Cuyahoga County Council

By H.L. Comeriato ● Politics ● April 29, 2026

The longtime registered nurse is running to represent District 3.

LGBTQ+ Ohioans testify for the first time and encounter ‘bullying’ from the lawmakers elected to represent them

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● April 24, 2026

They stepped up to respectfully participate in the legislative process and ran headfirst into the ‘truly shameful behavior’ of Republican Rep. Josh Williams.

Want to tell Ohio legislators how you feel about policy? Here’s one way to do it.

By Ohio Capital Journal ● Policy/Legislation ● April 24, 2026

Testifying in Ohio legislative committees vital to democracy, advocates say.

Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ+ patients in several states…including Ohio

By Guest Commentary ● Commentary ● April 23, 2026

These religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing.

Judge: Ohio teacher can’t be anonymous in lawsuit against Little Miami School District over removal of anti-hate poster

By Ben Jodway ● Education ● April 22, 2026

GLAAD extremism watchdog says judge’s demand is “difficult” given “clear risk to the plaintiff”

Jeff Givan crosses his arms and smiles to the right of the frame.

A bi candidate runs to unseat Ohio House Speaker Matt Huffman in rural Ohio

By Ben Jodway ● Rural ● April 10, 2026

Democrat and Lima Pride Alliance Co-Founder Jeff Givan faces an uphill battle in a region that voted overwhelmingly for Trump

Trans Ohioans create a safe space to teach other trans people how to shoot guns and handle firearms safely

By Ben Jodway & H.L. Comeriato ● Transgender ● March 23, 2026

‘People were smiling and happy and feeling comfortable [because] they have access to firearms for the first time in a safe place.’

Drag queen reads a children's book to a group of children in a library.

Next week in Ohio: One committee hearing, two anti-LGBTQ+ bills and two big (potential) votes

By Ken Schneck ● Policy/Legislation ● March 21, 2026

The drag ban and the bill to legally protect parents who reject their trans children both have hearings on Wednesday

‘I’ve had more engaging conversations with trees’: Trans Ohioans get a cold reception from Ohio US rep in D.C. trip

By Ben Jodway ● Politics ● March 17, 2026

A trans elder, a trans daughter and her father lobbied Ohio US Rep. David Joyce for trans rights on Capitol Hill