Here are some of the election-related developments the OMA is tracking:
- Gov. Mike DeWine holds a sizeable lead over his GOP challengers, according to the latest polling average from Real Clear Politics.
- In Ohio’s U.S. Senate race, businessman Mike Gibbons leads the GOP primary polls, while U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan (OH-13) has a strong advantage on the Democratic side, according to the Real Clear Politics‘ average.
- Based on 2021 campaign finance reporting, Republicans have outraised Democrats by 155% in campaigns for the Ohio Senate, and by 130% in Ohio House campaigns.
Meanwhile, if your business has a political action committee (PAC), the OMA’s general counsel, Bricker & Eckler, has published this PAC maintenance checklist. 3/29/2022