Casey Putsch
BY JEFF SKINNER STATEWIDE - Despite many Ohioans either being unaware that there is a contested Republican Primary or have consigned to a fatalistic view of the cooptation of the electoral process by billionaires, The Republican Primary is indeed moving forward. At least three candidates are currently vying for the
Election
BY JEFF SKINNER ELECTION COVERAGE - With the entrance of new candidate Casey Putsch, who is quickly rising in online betting markets, new life has been brought into what many thought would be a coronation for the Republican Primary in 2026. Though not all are having a happy new year
Election
Last year The Ohio Republican party voted to endorse Vivek Ramaswamy over a year before the party primary. With several candidates already preparing for a run including Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and the rumors of newly appointed Lieutenant Governor Jim Tressel also considering a run, the early endorsement effectively