http://www.toledoblade.com The Latest News from Toledoblade.com (v5) Mon, 09 Nov 2026 05:00:01 GMT en-us hourly 1 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/ohio-house-gop-leader-hopes-2027-ushers-less-icky-era-politics/stories/20261106107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/ohio-house-gop-leader-hopes-2027-ushers-less-icky-era-politics/stories/20261106107#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 23:51:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/ohio-house-gop-leader-hopes-2027-ushers-less-icky-era-politics/stories/20261106107 COLUMBUS — It’s a serious problem when the college-educated daughter of an Ohio legislative leader doesn’t vote because of how repulsive politics are, according to state Rep. Marilyn John (R., Shelby). Campaign signs outside of United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Campaign signs outside of United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Dr. Amy Acton speaks during a Get Out the Vote rally for Ohio Democrats on Oct. 29 in Toledo. Vivek Ramaswamy speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/lucas-county-board-of-elections-placed-under-highest-level-of-state-remediation/stories/20261106110 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/lucas-county-board-of-elections-placed-under-highest-level-of-state-remediation/stories/20261106110#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 20:23:11 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/lucas-county-board-of-elections-placed-under-highest-level-of-state-remediation/stories/20261106110 The Lucas County Board of Elections has been placed under a Level 3 oversight process by the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office following Tuesday night’s delayed results. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, right, appears with Lucas County Board of Elections Director LaVera Scott, left, and board chairman Fritz Schoen at a Sept. 17 news conference. The Secretary of State’s Office has placed the board under its highest level of administrative oversight following problems with absentee ballot processing and delayed election results Tuesday. Voters cast their vote during the final day of early voting at the Lucas County Board of Elections’ Early Vote Center in Toledo in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/beautifully-american-story-el-sayed-michigan-historic-senate-victory-muslims/stories/20261106025 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/beautifully-american-story-el-sayed-michigan-historic-senate-victory-muslims/stories/20261106025#comments Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:45:00 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/06/beautifully-american-story-el-sayed-michigan-historic-senate-victory-muslims/stories/20261106025 DEARBORN, Mich. — Campaigning relentlessly across Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed didn’t highlight the possibility that he could become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate. But with victory in hand, he savored his triumph over the vitriol aimed at him and his fellow Muslim Americans. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at an election night event Nov. 4 in Detroit, as his wife, Sarah Jukaku, watches. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/05/dewine-warns-stripping-power-incoming-acton/stories/20261105093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/05/dewine-warns-stripping-power-incoming-acton/stories/20261105093#comments Thu, 05 Nov 2026 21:33:03 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/05/dewine-warns-stripping-power-incoming-acton/stories/20261105093 COLUMBUS — The Ohio General Assembly should not rush to pass legislation diminishing the power of the governor following Dr. Amy Acton’s win on Tuesday night, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday. Gov. Mike DeWine speaks during the Impact Ohio Post-General Election Conference in Columbus on Nov. 5. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/voter-pass-reject-ballot-issues-in-oregon-sylvania-and-maumee/stories/20261103107 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/voter-pass-reject-ballot-issues-in-oregon-sylvania-and-maumee/stories/20261103107#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:49:47 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/voter-pass-reject-ballot-issues-in-oregon-sylvania-and-maumee/stories/20261103107 Oregon voters have overwhelmingly approved a ban on large-scale data centers, effectively blocking a proposed $1 billion development that city officials had hoped would generate millions of dollars in revenue for the city and its schools. An aerial view taken Aug. 6 of land near Wynn and Corduroy roads, where the hyperscale data center was proposed. Oregon city flag. Oregon Municipal Complex sign. Sylvania sign. The badge of a federal officer who works for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/larose-says-lucas-county-board-of-elections-will-be-placed-on-administrative-ove/stories/20261104123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/larose-says-lucas-county-board-of-elections-will-be-placed-on-administrative-ove/stories/20261104123#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:32:24 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/larose-says-lucas-county-board-of-elections-will-be-placed-on-administrative-ove/stories/20261104123 Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose said his office will be placing the Lucas County Board of Elections under administrative oversight following a poor election night performance on Tuesday. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose speaks to students after a mock election at Waite High School in East Toledo in 2025. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/state-legislative-races-close/stories/20261103108 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/state-legislative-races-close/stories/20261103108#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 21:11:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/state-legislative-races-close/stories/20261103108 The two most competitive Ohio House districts in the Toledo area will come down to provisional and overseas absentee ballots. State Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson speaks during a campaign meet and greet event at the Central Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters in Rossford on Oct. 17. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/data-centers-ohio-voters-reject-large/stories/20261104104 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/data-centers-ohio-voters-reject-large/stories/20261104104#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:30:49 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/data-centers-ohio-voters-reject-large/stories/20261104104 COLUMBUS — Local charter amendments banning the construction of large data centers passed with large margins across the state of Ohio on Tuesday night. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/el-sayed-michigan-rejected-hateful-spiteful-campaign/stories/20261104119 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/el-sayed-michigan-rejected-hateful-spiteful-campaign/stories/20261104119#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 19:52:28 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/el-sayed-michigan-rejected-hateful-spiteful-campaign/stories/20261104119 WASHINGTON — Sen.-elect Abdul El-Sayed told the Associated Press on Wednesday that Michigan voters had rejected “a hateful, spiteful campaign” after months of Republican attacks on his Muslim identity in one of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at an election night event Nov. 4 in Detroit, as his wife Sarah Jukaku watches. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/incumbents-prevail-in-domestic-relations-appellate-court-races/stories/20261104098 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/incumbents-prevail-in-domestic-relations-appellate-court-races/stories/20261104098#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:08:14 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/incumbents-prevail-in-domestic-relations-appellate-court-races/stories/20261104098 Incumbents prevailed in four Lucas County races Tuesday, while the son of a longtime probate judge won election to succeed his father. Poll worker Yvette Johnson unrolls voting stickers at Waite High School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in East Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/ohio-dems-win-all-statewide-races-except-auditor/stories/20261104096 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/ohio-dems-win-all-statewide-races-except-auditor/stories/20261104096#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 18:41:04 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/ohio-dems-win-all-statewide-races-except-auditor/stories/20261104096 COLUMBUS — For the first time since 2006, Ohio Democrats were elected to the offices of governor, attorney general, secretary of state, and state treasurer. John Kulewicz https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/democrat-jocelyn-benson-wins-election-for-governor-in-michigan/stories/20261104091 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/democrat-jocelyn-benson-wins-election-for-governor-in-michigan/stories/20261104091#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:59:19 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/democrat-jocelyn-benson-wins-election-for-governor-in-michigan/stories/20261104091 Democrat Jocelyn Benson won election Wednesday as governor of Michigan, defeating Republican John James. Michigan Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson speaks at an election night event Nov. 4 in Detroit. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/toledo-voters-approve-school-levy-reject-public-safety-tax-as-two-suburban-schoo/stories/20261104093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/toledo-voters-approve-school-levy-reject-public-safety-tax-as-two-suburban-schoo/stories/20261104093#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:49:41 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/04/toledo-voters-approve-school-levy-reject-public-safety-tax-as-two-suburban-schoo/stories/20261104093 Toledo voters rejected the city’s proposed public safety income tax increase but approved a levy for Toledo schools, while voters in some suburban school districts turned down requests for funding. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/us-rep-kaptur-hopeful-win-derek-merrin-leads-ohios-9th-congressional/stories/20261103123 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/us-rep-kaptur-hopeful-win-derek-merrin-leads-ohios-9th-congressional/stories/20261103123#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 06:46:42 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/us-rep-kaptur-hopeful-win-derek-merrin-leads-ohios-9th-congressional/stories/20261103123 The longest-serving woman in Congress will extend her tenure. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur speaks to supporters during The Lucas County Democratic Party Election Night watch party at Riverside BBQ in Toledo on Nov. 3. Derek Merrin, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, greets guests at the Lucas County Republican Party watch party for results in the Ohio general election at Holland Gardens on Nov. 3 in Holland. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/progressive-abdul-el-sayed-and-republican-mike-rogers-duel-for-key-michigan-senate-seat/stories/20261103093 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/progressive-abdul-el-sayed-and-republican-mike-rogers-duel-for-key-michigan-senate-seat/stories/20261103093#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:23:52 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/progressive-abdul-el-sayed-and-republican-mike-rogers-duel-for-key-michigan-senate-seat/stories/20261103093 WASHINGTON — Progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed has defeated Republican Mike Rogers in a bitter campaign for Michigan’s open Senate seat, giving the Democratic Party’s left wing a breakthrough victory in one of the nation’s most important swing states. Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed during a campaign rally at the Royal Oak Farmers Market Nov. 2 in Royal Oak, Mich. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers speaks during a campaign event Oct. 31, 2016, in Sterling Heights, Mich. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/governor-19/stories/20261102069 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/governor-19/stories/20261102069#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:00:08 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/governor-19/stories/20261102069 COLUMBUS — Ohio voters elected a Democratic governor for the first time in 20 years on Tuesday night. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton raises her arms while speaking during an election night event Nov. 3 in Columbus. Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Dr. Amy Acton speaks to media outside her polling place on the Capitol University campus Nov. 3 after voting in Columbus. Dr. Amy Acton speaks to supporters in Columbus after winning the race for Ohio governor on Nov. 3, 2026. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/lucas-county-election-results-remain-unreported-hours-after-polls-close/stories/20261103126 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/lucas-county-election-results-remain-unreported-hours-after-polls-close/stories/20261103126#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 07:04:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/lucas-county-election-results-remain-unreported-hours-after-polls-close/stories/20261103126 Election Day ended without any results from Lucas County, leaving a county-sized gap in Ohio's election returns as officials worked to process more than 900 last-minute absentee ballots under new state requirements. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/11/03/sherrod-brown-will-return-to-the-u-s-senate/stories/20261103122 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/11/03/sherrod-brown-will-return-to-the-u-s-senate/stories/20261103122#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2026 04:20:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2026/11/03/sherrod-brown-will-return-to-the-u-s-senate/stories/20261103122 Despite losing his re-election bid in 2024, former Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is making a comeback. Ohio Democrat candidate for U.S. Senate Sherrod Brown speaks during a Get Out the Vote rally for Ohio Democrats on Oct. 29 at the UAW Local 12 Union Hall in Toledo. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/polls-voters-races-ballot-issues-ohio-michigan-vote/stories/20261102079 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/polls-voters-races-ballot-issues-ohio-michigan-vote/stories/20261102079#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:12:27 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/03/polls-voters-races-ballot-issues-ohio-michigan-vote/stories/20261102079 Ava Leduc was on her way to work when she saw police cars outside Beverly Elementary School, where she had planned to vote Tuesday. Maddison Dennis votes Nov. 3 at Springfield High School in Holland. The Beverly Elementary School polling site remained open until 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, but ballots cast were provisional. Melvon Collins takes a selfie holding his voter sticker after casting his ballot at the Teamsters Local 20 building in Toledo on Nov. 3. Matthew Waken votes Nov. 3 at Providence Lutheran Church in Holland. Voters wait in line for their turn to cast their vote in the midterm election at United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Charbrea Dennis wears a voting sticker after casting her ballot Nov. 3 at Springfield High School in Holland. Deb Gottschalk votes Nov. 3 at Springfield High School in Holland. Fred Porter votes Nov. 3 at Springfield High School in Holland. Michael Casey votes in the midterm election at United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Michael Casey votes in the midterm election at United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Voters cast their vote in the midterm election at United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Voter stickers commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary were made available to voters in the midterm election at United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Campaign signs outside of United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Campaign signs outside of United Church of Christ in Sylvania on Nov. 3. Voters cast their ballots Nov. 3 at Providence Lutheran Church in Holland. Voters queue up to electronic ballots at Shoreland Elementary School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in North Toledo. Poll worker Deacon Namon Henry helps voters to electronic ballot machines at the Kent Branch library during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in Toledo. Voters focus on the electronic ballot machines at Waite High School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in East Toledo. Voters look to cast ballots at Shoreland Elementary School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in North Toledo. Stephanie Power takes her electonic ballot to a machine at the Kent Branch Library during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in Toledo. A voter waits for an open electronic ballot machine at Waite High School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in East Toledo. Poll worker Deacon Namon Henry helps a first-time voter find his way to the ballot machines at the Kent Branch library during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in central Toledo. Poll workers Kelley Noe and Renee Ford, left, help a voter cast a provisional paper ballot at Waite High School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in Toledo. Pool worker Joe Shank helps voters to open machines during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in East Toledo. Poll worker Yvette Johnson unrolls voting stickers at Waite High School during Ohio's General Election on Nov. 3 in East Toledo. John Galyas considers his options while voting in the midterm election at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. Voter stickers commemorating the country’s 250th anniversary were made available to voters in the midterm election at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. Annette Hatfield, second from left, votes in the midterm election at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. Cassaundra Ustaszewski, right, votes in the midterm election at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. People vote in the midterm election at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. Ron Oatley campaigns for issue 25 at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. IBEW Local 8 members, from left, John Solly, Perry Heston and Romero Alexander campaign against issue 25 at Fassett Junior High School in Oregon on Nov. 3. Voters cast their ballots at Whitmer High School in Toledo on Nov. 3. Mary Ann Wiercinski casts her ballot at Whitmer High School in Toledo on Nov. 3. https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/02/local-residents-anticipate-protest-visit-from-vice-president-jd-vance/stories/20261102072 https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/02/local-residents-anticipate-protest-visit-from-vice-president-jd-vance/stories/20261102072#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:17:06 GMT https://www.toledoblade.com/local/politics/2026/11/02/local-residents-anticipate-protest-visit-from-vice-president-jd-vance/stories/20261102072 For Vice President JD Vance, Tuesday’s election is the “most important midterm election of my lifetime.” Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Toledo Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz, a Democrat, said he hopes Vice President Vance and U.S. Sen. Jon Husted (R., Ohio) will apologize for their policies and voting record ahead of a visit from the Vice President on Monday. Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio gubernatorial candidate, arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio gubernatorial candidate, during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, running to keep his seat, excites the crowd during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, running to keep his seat, throws hats to the crowd during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. An attendee wears a Gulf of America hat while filming on his phone during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Air Force Two arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Air Force Two arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Air Force Two arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. A boy sits on a man’s shoulders as a sign says “defend our future” during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. A man takes a selfie during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Supporters listen to the vice president speak during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Derek Merrin, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Derek Merrin, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Donald Trump, Jr., speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. The crowd as Donald Trump, Jr., speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Supporters listen to the vice president during a Republican Midterm Election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Bikers for Trump members cheer as the vice president speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Energy Secretary Chris Wright speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Donald Trump, Jr., speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vice President JD Vance arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Vivek Ramaswamy, Ohio gubernatorial candidate, speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Supporters during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Supporters during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Supporters during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. A supporter places an American flag in his hat during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, running to keep his seat, with his wife, Tina, during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Supporters cheer during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. U.S. Sen. Jon Husted, running to keep his seat, with his wife, Tina, during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. An attendee holds up an Ohio flag sign during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who is running for state auditor, speaks during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2. Derek Merrin, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives, arrives during a Republican midterm election rally at Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport near Swanton on Nov. 2.