Today’s election could set a new record for voter turnout in Ohio, with big questions on the ballot. In the presidential race, where any votes for Green Party candidate Jill Stein will not be counted, former President Donald Trump faces Vice President Kamala Harris. In the U.S. Senate race, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is challenged by Republican businessman Bernie Moreno in a contest that could alter the balance of power in Congress. And on Issue 1, Ohioans will decide whether to end gerrymandering and create a citizens commission to draw legislative districts. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. If you spot any problems, please let us know at [email protected]. We’ll have the latest news on local, state and national races tonight. Until then, happy voting! — Laura |
Overnight Scores and Weather |
Cavs vs. Milwaukee Bucks: Darius Garland outduels Damian Lillard to keep Cavs’ perfect season alive with 116-114 win over Giannis-less Bucks Northeast Ohio weather forecast: Sunny and windy with late rain |
|
|
Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. today. If you are in line to vote before 7:30 p.m., you still are able to cast your ballot as long as you stay in line. |
|
|
What to know: Molly Walsh runs down everything you need to know to vote today. Poll dress code: Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has clarified guidance to local elections officials about what voters and can – and can’t – wear to polling locations, reports Molly Walsh. The guidance shows that political paraphernalia that doesn‘t explicitly display the name of a political party or candidate – such as “Make America Great Again” and “I’m with her” apparel – are OK to be worn while voting or working the polls. Bill Clinton: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown is making his closing arguments in a race that has been the most closely watched -- and expensive – U.S. Senate election in the country this year. His race against Republican businessman Bernie Moreno could decide which party controls the Senate. Moreno brought in his own closers over the weekend, campaigning with conservative media personality Tucker Carlson and Republican Sens. Eric Schmitt of Missouri and Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. But an appearance by a former president has been a rarity in Ohio this campaign cycle, reports Robert Higgs. Today in Ohio: Could Donald Trump really punish his enemies and send the military into cities like Cleveland? Experts say it boils down to a centuries-old law that hasn’t been invoked in more than 30 years. We’re talking about the presidential election on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
|
|
Turnout: If there’s a “big” Election Day turnout today, Ohio could be on track to beat the all-time record of nearly 6 million votes cast, set during the November 2020 general election, reports Jeremy Pelzer. Spouses vote: Election officials in Cuyahoga County say married couples can vote together in the same booth, though they won’t cite the state law that specifically addresses the issue, reports Molly Walsh. Voting prosecution: Three Ohioans, all lawful permanent residents of the United States, made initial court appearances Monday on felony level state charges of illegal voting in elections, reports Jake Zuckerman. All three were authorized by the federal government to permanently live and work in the United States when, according to prosecutors for Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, they voted in one election each despite not being U.S. citizens. Jill Stein: A federal appeals court panel has denied a request by presidential candidate Jill Stein to overrule her disqualification from the Ohio ballot this year, siding with a lower-court decision to abstain from ruling on the issue. The decision makes it even more unlikely that votes cast in Ohio for Stein, the Green Party’s presidential nominee running as an independent in the Buckeye State, will be counted, reports Jeremy Pelzer. |
|
|
Little rain: October marks the sixth month in a row with lower-than-normal levels of rain in the area, reports Zachary Smith. Typically, precipitation measured at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is near 3.6 inches for October. But with only seven days of measurable precipitation in the month, only 2.51 inches of rain fell. Dave's Market: The city of Cleveland is finalizing a deal to buy the former Dave’s Market grocery store in Collinwood and position it for redevelopment, Courtney Astolfi reports. City Council was expected to approve the $1.5 million purchase at its Monday night meeting, which paves the way for Mayor Justin Bibb to close on the 4.24-acre site on Lakeshore Boulevard by year’s end. Dog park: A City Council committee this week will hold a public hearing on legislation that would allow Cleveland Heights to build its first dog park. Cory Shaffer reports the hearing is set for 6 p.m. Wednesday in council chambers at City Hall before council’s Planning and Development Committee. Midway Mall: The Ohio Department of Development on Monday announced over $55 million toward remediation and demolition projects across the state, which includes several in Northeast Ohio, reports Megan Sims. One of these projects is for the demolition of a long vacant Dillard’s store at Elyria’s Midway Mall. East CLE mayor: Three retired judges will decide whether East Cleveland Mayor Brandon King, who was indicted on charges of theft in office last month, will be temporarily removed from office. Sean McDonnell reports they will make a decision within the next two weeks. King will have a chance to appeal that decision and the process could take about a month-and-a-half. Restaurant crash: Jaja and Pioneer, two newer restaurants in Cleveland’s Ohio City neighborhood, are temporarily closed after a car crashed into their shared building, reports Alex Darus. Both restaurants on the corner of Lorain Avenue and Gehring Street, across from the West Side Market, announced the temporary closure after an accident occurred on the morning of Oct. 31. |
|
|
Cancer treatment: A biotech startup from North Carolina thinks Cleveland is where it will develop how to treat rare cancers with just three pills a month. Lamassu Biotech has expanded to offices in Cleveland to take advantage of its partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, and the city’s entrepreneurial energy, to get its proposed therapy ready for use, reports Julie Washington. The Grocery: City Goods and JumpStart have teamed up to debut a micro-grocery store highlighting locally made products, reports Alex Darus. The Grocery is the latest addition to the City Goods shops in Ohio City. The concept features more than 20 local brands, many of them graduates of JumpStart’s business development programs, selling a variety of food-centric goods that are ideal for gifting. Home prices: Cuyahoga County home prices are showing a steady increase compared to last year, reports Megan Sims. The countywide median for the first nine months of 2024 was $176,950. This includes both single-family homes and condos, excluding sheriff’s deeds, sales under $10,000 and home sales involving multiple parcels. Sun Country: Sun Country Airlines, which launched new service from Cleveland Hopkins in May, is exiting the Northeast Ohio market after just one summer. Susan Glaser reports the carrier, headquartered in Minneapolis, flew just one route from Cleveland, nonstop between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Cleveland Hopkins four times per week. |
|
|
Kidnapping: A Medina man faces federal charges after authorities say he admitted to kidnapping and shooting his former girlfriend at a bar and later leading police on a high-speed chase that lasted more than an hour. Matthew Anderson, 39, told FBI task force officers that he had intended to kill the woman after dragging her from the Northside Saloon at gunpoint, reports Adam Ferrise. |
|
|
Ask Lucas: If you can’t agree on a temperature preference to set your thermostat, what should you do? Lucas Daprile writes that as someone who was raised Catholic, his first instinct is to use guilt to get what you want. Taylorgate: Sora in The Flats is gearing up for the Browns to take on the Kansas City Chiefs with a Taylor Swift-themed tailgate celebration, reports Alex Darus. The event will feature a brunch buffet, themed drink specials, popup shops, friendship bracelet making and more. They’ll also be giving a prize to the customer with the best Swift-inspired outfit. Lonz Winery: The historic Lonz Mansion on Middle Bass Island will be a gathering place once again after the completion this fall of a $3.9 million renovation, reports Susan Glaser. The island winery was once among the largest in the United States. Mother of presidents: Ohio has had an outsized impact on the U.S. presidency, with seven presidents from here -- all since Ulysses S. Grant. The Ohio Presidential Trail was established to honor those presidents. Dave Petkiewicz took a two-day road trip to photograph the birthplaces, family homes and tombs scattered around Ohio. Comicon: The 11th annual Akron Comicon will take place this weekend at Emidio’s Expo Center in Cuyahoga Falls. Headliners include Jerry Mathers (Theodore “Beaver” Cleaver from “Leave It To Beaver), Butch Patrick (Eddie Munster from “The Munsters”) and Don Gibb (Ogre from “Revenge of the Nerds”), Joey Morona reports. Orlando Baking: Orlando Baking Co.’s beginnings are traced to 1872, with Giustino Orlando, the great-great-grandfather patriarch of the family in the small mountainous town of Castel di Sangro in Italy's Abruzzo region. A farmer, he had 22 children from two marriages. Marc Bona tells the company’s history. Mexican restaurants: Whether you’ve been a local your entire life or just visiting the area, cleveland.com’s partnership with Stacker has you covered. Our Best Of team details the 23 highest-ranked Mexican restaurants in Cleveland as reviewed by users on the popular Tripadvisor website. |
|
|
Medina County Park District plans Lake Medina improvements Read more Medina County Park District aims to connect three cities with trail Read more Mayfield Ward 4 Councilman George Williams resigning; council accepting resumes to fill seat Read more Shaker Heights kicks off 2025 budget talks on sound financial footing Read more Residents check out wellness at Westlake Porter Public Library health fair Read more Independence school bus drivers looking for new team members Read more Connections program links Berea-Midpark High School students to success Read more |
|
|
NEW! Terry's Talkin' with Terry Pluto Newsletter |
Connect with Northeast Ohio’s favorite sports columnist as Terry shares his exclusive thoughts and insights on Cleveland sports teams, as well as issues on personal faith like in his popular weekly Faith & You column. There's one caveat, though. This is an exclusive newsletter for cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer loyal subscribers. Not a subscriber? That's ok. You can receive a few weeks of Terry’s newsletter as a free trial. In either case, click here sign up. |
|
|
Want the top headlines but don't have time to read? Listen to cleveland.com’s Today in Ohio podcast on Spotify, Google or Apple Podcasts. |
|
|
WANT TO SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER WITH A FRIEND? |
Did someone share this newsletter with you? Click here to never miss a day! |
|
|
To contact the newsrooms for any of our publications regarding technical support, news tips, classified ads and other inquiries, please click here. |
|
|
Unlimited Digital Access. |
|
|
$5 for first month (cancel anytime) |
| |
|
$5 for first month (cancel anytime) |
| |
|
INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING
OR SPONSORING OUR NEWSLETTERS? |
|
|
|
