Ohio elections will operate a little differently from 2026 onward as a result of a GOP-passed law that, among other things, eliminates a grace period that allowed mail-in absentee ballots to be counted up to four days after the election.

The new state commission charged with enforcing election laws met for the first time Friday morning. Having been sworn in and adopted rules and procedures, the new Ohio Election Integrity Commission (OEIC) will now begin the work of uniformly enforcing laws regarding how Ohioans can vote,

A new government body charged with enforcing election laws in Ohio begins work today. The Ohio Election Integrity Commission began its work with a new, five-member panel that was sworn in and adopted new governing rules and procedures.

In Ohio's governor race, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy and Democrat Amy Acton have announced their running mates.

A panel intended to hold hearings on violations of elections and campaign laws in Ohio met for its first session Friday, when it approved its operating rules.

Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy, with Senate President Rob McColley (R-Napoleon) to his left, after Ramaswamy received the Ohio Republican Party's endorsement in May; Democratic candidate for governor Amy Acton after receiving the endorsement of three public sector unions including AFSCME in December The new year is bringing movement in the race for governor.