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28-05-2025
- Politics
Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Voters will again see two sitting Ohio Supreme Court justices pitted against each other in 2026, after Justice Pat Fischer announced a bid Wednesday to unseat Justice Jennifer Brunner with two years left on his current term. The seven-member high court holds final sway over the fate of many state laws and constitutional issues, dealing with everything from abortion, religion and LGBTQ+ matters to schools, election administration and redistricting. At 67, Fischer, a Republican, would be ineligible due to constitutional age limits from running by the time his six-term term expires in 2028. He said he'll instead face off against the 68-year-old Brunner, the only justice up for reelection next year and Ohio's only Democratic statewide officeholder. The formula worked last year for Republican Justice Joe Deters, who was initially appointed to the court. Rather than run for the remainder of his existing term, he chose to run against incumbent Democratic Justice Melody Stewart and won. His decision created an open seat on the high court, one of two also won by Republicans — leaving Brunner as the court's lone Democrat. In his written announcement, Fischer described himself as 'a reliable Christian Conservative.' He was first elected to the court in 2016 and was reelected in 2022. 'Ohioans deserve a Justice who will fight for Conservative values, respect the Constitution and not legislate from the bench,' he said. 'I have a record of this and look forward to once again earning the support of the Ohio Republican Party and all Ohioans.' Brunner, a former Ohio secretary of state who's served on the court since 2021, filed suit in 2023 against a new Republican-backed state law that requires certain judicial candidates to declare their party affiliation on ballots. The law was passed as the state was tilting increasingly Republican but as Ohio Democrats were having some success in high court races. 'In a Brunner vs. Fischer race the differences will be stark and obvious,' she said in a texted statement. 'Party affiliation should be our last concern as judges. It's clear this is the primary aim in my colleague's approach — and that's unfortunate.'
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters will again see two sitting Ohio Supreme Court justices pitted against each other in 2026, after Justice Pat Fischer announced a bid Wednesday to unseat Justice Jennifer Brunner with two years left on his current term. The seven-member high court holds final sway over the fate of many state laws and constitutional issues, dealing with everything from abortion, religion and LGBTQ+ matters to schools, election administration and redistricting. At 67, Fischer, a Republican, would be ineligible due to constitutional age limits from running by the time his six-term term expires in 2028. He said he'll instead face off against the 68-year-old Brunner, the only justice up for reelection next year and Ohio's only Democratic statewide officeholder. The formula worked last year for Republican Justice Joe Deters, who was initially appointed to the court. Rather than run for the remainder of his existing term, he chose to run against incumbent Democratic Justice Melody Stewart and won. His decision created an open seat on the high court, one of two also won by Republicans — leaving Brunner as the court's lone Democrat. In his written announcement, Fischer described himself as 'a reliable Christian Conservative.' He was first elected to the court in 2016 and was reelected in 2022. 'Ohioans deserve a Justice who will fight for Conservative values, respect the Constitution and not legislate from the bench,' he said. 'I have a record of this and look forward to once again earning the support of the Ohio Republican Party and all Ohioans.' Brunner, a former Ohio secretary of state who's served on the court since 2021, filed suit in 2023 against a new Republican-backed state law that requires certain judicial candidates to declare their party affiliation on ballots. The law was passed as the state was tilting increasingly Republican but as Ohio Democrats were having some success in high court races. 'In a Brunner vs. Fischer race the differences will be stark and obvious,' she said in a texted statement. 'Party affiliation should be our last concern as judges. It's clear this is the primary aim in my colleague's approach — and that's unfortunate.'
Winnipeg Free Press
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ohio Supreme Court's Pat Fischer launches 2026 bid to oust court's lone Democrat, Jennifer Brunner
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Voters will again see two sitting Ohio Supreme Court justices pitted against each other in 2026, after Justice Pat Fischer announced a bid Wednesday to unseat Justice Jennifer Brunner with two years left on his current term. The seven-member high court holds final sway over the fate of many state laws and constitutional issues, dealing with everything from abortion, religion and LGBTQ+ matters to schools, election administration and redistricting. At 67, Fischer, a Republican, would be ineligible due to constitutional age limits from running by the time his six-term term expires in 2028. He said he'll instead face off against the 68-year-old Brunner, the only justice up for reelection next year and Ohio's only Democratic statewide officeholder. The formula worked last year for Republican Justice Joe Deters, who was initially appointed to the court. Rather than run for the remainder of his existing term, he chose to run against incumbent Democratic Justice Melody Stewart and won. His decision created an open seat on the high court, one of two also won by Republicans — leaving Brunner as the court's lone Democrat. In his written announcement, Fischer described himself as 'a reliable Christian Conservative.' He was first elected to the court in 2016 and was reelected in 2022. 'Ohioans deserve a Justice who will fight for Conservative values, respect the Constitution and not legislate from the bench,' he said. 'I have a record of this and look forward to once again earning the support of the Ohio Republican Party and all Ohioans.' Brunner, a former Ohio secretary of state who's served on the court since 2021, filed suit in 2023 against a new Republican-backed state law that requires certain judicial candidates to declare their party affiliation on ballots. The law was passed as the state was tilting increasingly Republican but as Ohio Democrats were having some success in high court races. 'In a Brunner vs. Fischer race the differences will be stark and obvious,' she said in a texted statement. 'Party affiliation should be our last concern as judges. It's clear this is the primary aim in my colleague's approach — and that's unfortunate.'
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Ohio's Jim Tressel still considering run for governor; GOP endorsement of Ramaswamy isn't a factor
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel speaking at a news conference. (Photo by Morgan Trau, WEWS.) Ohio Lt. Gov. Jim Tressel is still considering a run for governor, saying that the state GOP's endorsement of Vivek Ramaswamy won't affect his decision. The night before the Ohio Republican Party Central Committee was set to endorse a candidate for the 2026 gubernatorial primary, Tressel said that he was interested in a possible run to succeed Gov. Mike DeWine. Because he commented so late, he wasn't considered during the meeting as a candidate. Strategists have been pushing the former OSU coach to jump into the race, but he hasn't given a firm answer on what he plans to do. We asked why he decided to say he was considering a run the night before the Ohio Republican Party endorsement, and whether he thinks that endorsement will impact his decision on whether to enter the race. 'Well, I don't think an endorsement would impact, at least in my opinion, whether I would be interested in getting in the race or not,' he responded. He said that wherever he goes, he has been getting 'so many questions,' so he decided to say something. In a meeting in Columbus on May 9, the Ohio Republican Party voted 60-3 in favor of Cincinnati entrepreneur Ramaswamy over Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost. In an email to supporters Friday, Yost suspended his campaign, saying that although he has worked to better Ohio for years, this is 'not a time for a family squabble.' On the Democratic side, the only candidate to announce so far is former Ohio Health Department director Dr. Amy Acton. Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost suspends campaign for governor When asked his thoughts about infighting for the primary nomination, Tressel explained that he isn't experienced enough to have an opinion about 'squabbles' or what 'the party needs,' but that he is going around the state and speaking at dinners with 'enthusiasts.' 'They're thinking about this whole election cycle and their excitement and so forth, but I don't really know about whether the family squabble gobble thing,' he said. 'Every voter deserves a chance to decide what they'd like to vote for.' We asked him what his top three priorities would be as governor. After saying we stumped him, he proceeded to explain he wants to focus on the livelihood of Ohioans — similar to DeWine. 'I always hear [DeWine] talk about safety, that he wants every person to feel safe and be safe,' he responded. 'I've heard him talk every day about wanting every Ohioan to reach their God-given potential, and to me, those sound like non-negotiables. You better do darn well at those.' He emphasized that he is an 'education buff' as well. Also, he wants to make sure that veterans are supported. He spoke to reporters following an event honoring fallen soldiers. 'Education is a big deal to me, and tradition, like we had today, and remembering sacrifice, being grateful, to me, might be number one,' he said. We are awaiting a response from Ramaswamy's team for his reaction. Tressel didn't have an answer on when he would, if he does, officially announce. SUPPORT: YOU MAKE OUR WORK POSSIBLE SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
India Today
19-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Vivek Ramaswamy warns: Chinese students are 4 years ahead of US peers
Ohio GOP-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, 39, is raising eyebrows and expectations with his declaration that American students are trailing their Chinese counterparts by an alarming margin.'The average student in China is a full four years ahead of the average US student in academic performance,' Ramaswamy said in a pointed message posted on X. 'I refuse to stand by and watch as the CCP laughs at our gradual decay.'The average student in China is a full 4 years ahead of the average U.S. student in academic performance. I refuse to stand by & watch as the CCP laughs at our gradual decay. We'll lead Ohio to be the top state in the nation to put the focus of education where it belongs: Vivek Ramaswamy (@VivekGRamaswamy) May 18, 2025advertisementThe biotech entrepreneur and former US presidential candidate, who was recently endorsed by Donald Trump and officially backed by the Ohio Republican Party, is positioning himself as a crusader for academic excellence. 'We'll lead Ohio to be the top state in the nation to put the focus of education where it belongs: excellence,' Ramaswamy vowed, signaling a campaign platform that will prioritize rigorous academics and education comments come amid growing concern in conservative circles about the state of public education in the US. His comparison with China plays into broader geopolitical anxieties about American competitiveness in science, technology, and strongly by President Trump and his inner circle, Ramaswamy outmaneuvered more experienced Republican rivals, including Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Appalachian businesswoman Heather a Cincinnati native and former co-chair of Trump's Department of Government Efficiency initiative, launched his campaign earlier this year and has since toured the state aggressively. Trump endorsed him on day one, calling him "Young, Strong, and Smart!"One of the world's wealthiest millennials, Ramaswamy made a fortune in biotech before turning his attention to politics. He rose to prominence on the right as a fierce critic of identity politics and programs that advance diversity, equity and Watch
