• The secretary of state approved one candidate to run as an independent on the statewide ballot.
• Two candidates for governor and another for Senate failed in their bids.
• In the nearby 7th district, Rocky River Republican Max Miller; had a strong fundraising advantage over the Democrat in the race.

According to Seth Richardson, Secretary of State Frank LaRoe permitted only one candidate; to run as an independent on the November ballot for the whole state. Terpsehore Tore Maras, a member of QAnon who first attempted to oppose LaRose in the Republican primary; was successful in getting on the ballot while two other candidates for governor; and one other for the Senate were unsuccessful.

According to Laura Hancock, those who object to Republican Attorney General Dave; Yost’s move to publicly contest the veracity of the rape of a 10-year-old girl risk silencing other survivors; from disclosing attacks. Since Yost has access to the criminal data that reveal how many abortions; are carried out on children each year, victim advocates felt it was particularly perplexing that Yost; questioned the 10-year-case.

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According to Federal Election Commission reports filed on Friday, Democratic candidate; for the 13th congressional district Emilia Sykes raised more money during the year’s second quarter; than the Republican running for the same position; North Canton attorney Madison Gesiotto Gilbert. At the end of June, Sykes had about $170,000 more; in her campaign coffers than Gilbert. According to Sabrina Eaton, Bay Village podcaster Matthew Diemer; the Democratic candidate, had a significant funding edge; against Rocky River Republican Max Miller in the adjoining 7th district.

Scott Wartman of The Cincinnati Enquirer looked at one of the most heated primaries; for the upcoming Aug. 2 election for House District 27; which is presently represented by Republican state Rep. Tom Brinkman. Three Republicans and two Democrats are vying for the seat vacated; by the term-limited Brinkman in both primaries.

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