POLITICS & GOVERNMENT

How to Vote Early in Ohio’s 2026 Primary Election

Ohio voters don’t have to wait until Election Day to cast their ballots. Early voting—both in person and by mail—offers flexible options ahead of the state’s primary election on May 5, 2026 . Here’s what you need to know about when, where, and how to vote early in Ohio. When Early Voting Begins Early in-person voting in Ohio typically begins 29 days before Election Day , which means voting is expected to started on April 7th. Voting hours expand as Election Day approaches,

The Loveland Daily Staff

Apr 8

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How to Vote Early in Ohio’s 2026 Primary Election

The Loveland Daily Staff

Apr 8

A Conversation with Bryan Hambley, Candidate for Ohio Secretary of State

hambleyforohio.com A Cincinnati-based cancer doctor is making a statewide political bid centered on election reform, fairness in representation, and independence from corporate influence. Bryan Hambley, a physician who has built his career in treating leukemia patients, is running for Ohio Secretary of State with a message focused on fixing what he describes as a “rigged system” driven by gerrymandering and political self-interest. In an interview, Hambley said his decision t

Ryan Kulik

Apr 8

2026 Primary Election Candidate Questions

As the May 5 primary election approaches, The Loveland Daily is launching a candidate outreach effort focused on the issues that matter most to Loveland. Starting on April 1st, 2026, we will be contacting candidates running in all races (contested and not) across the area and asking them a consistent set of questions centered on local priorities. Our goal is simple: give voters clear, direct insight into where candidates stand—without spin, without interpretation, and in

The Loveland Daily Staff

Apr 1

The Loveland Daily to Question Candidates Ahead of May 5 Primary

As the May 5 primary election approaches, The Loveland Daily is launching a candidate outreach effort focused on the issues that matter most to Loveland. In the coming weeks, we will be contacting candidates running in contested primary races across the area and asking them a consistent set of questions centered on local priorities. Our goal is simple: give voters clear, direct insight into where candidates stand—without spin, without interpretation, and in their own word

The Loveland Daily Staff

Mar 25

Loveland City Council Members Respond to Downtown Traffic Challenge

In a recent article in The Loveland Daily, Editor Ryan Kulik made a dramatic proposal that the City of Loveland eliminate downtown traffic. Read the article here. In reality, he was making a case for the city to decide whether it wants our historic downtown to function as a pass through for traffic or as a pedestrian friendly recreation/entertainment destination, arguing that it can’t be both. His article offered no practical solutions to achieve the elimination of downtown

The Loveland Daily Staff

Mar 18

Downtown Traffic Has Loveland Talking

When I published my recent opinion column in The Loveland Daily calling for the elimination of through-traffic in downtown Loveland ( Let’s Eliminate Traffic in Downtown Loveland ), I expected disagreement. Big ideas about how a city functions usually bring strong reactions. What I didn’t necessarily expect was just how much conversation it would spark. In the days since the article was published, I’ve heard from many residents—some enthusiastic about the idea, others deepl

Ryan Kulik

Mar 11

How Loveland Is Governed?

Here’s a clear explanation of how the government of Loveland, Ohio works — including emails for your City Council members and the City Manager so you can contact them directly. Loveland uses a Council–Manager form of government under its Home Rule Charter: City Council is the policy-making body elected by residents. Council sets local laws, approves the budget, and makes major decisions for the city. Council Members are elected at large (everyone in Loveland votes f

Ryan Kulik

Mar 4

What Political Stories Do We Cover at The Loveland Daily

At The Loveland Daily , our focus is simple: Loveland first. In a media environment dominated by national headlines, cable news debates, and social media outrage, it’s easy for the stories closest to home to get overlooked. We exist to do the opposite. Our mission is to cover the people, policies, businesses, and events that directly impact the residents of Loveland. You won’t find us chasing every national political controversy or amplifying cable-news talking points. Nation

Ryan Kulik

Feb 25

Major Office Candidates on the May 5, 2026 Ohio Primary Ballot

These candidates have filed petitions to appear on the 2026 primary ballot statewide — voters in Loveland ( Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton Counties) will see these races on their ballots: These statewide races will appear on all county ballots, including Warren, Clermont, and Hamilton. Legislative & Local District Races (Hamilton & Warren) Some legislative candidates — particularly ones affecting the three counties in Loveland — who have filed and are expected on the May

Ryan Kulik

Feb 18

Secretary LaRose Releases List of Candidates Filing for Statewide Office

(Columbus) – Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced today the list of partisan candidates who submitted petitions to run for statewide office in the May 5, 2026 primary election. “Public service is a patriotic calling, and I want to recognize these candidates for having the courage to get in the arena, as Teddy Roosevelt described it,” said Secretary LaRose. “Our team at the Secretary of State’s office will now work with the county boards of elections to carefully rev

Ryan Kulik

Feb 11

Election 2026 - Important Dates

Here at The Loveland Daily we want to keep the community informed about everyone, and everything, that will be on the November ballot. Here are the key election dates and deadlines for Loveland, Ohio voters in 2026 (based on Ohio’s statewide election schedule). ( Ohio Secretary of State ) 🗳️ 2026 Ohio Election Calendar (applies to Loveland, OH) 🟡 May 5, 2026 — Primary & Special Election Deadline to Register to Vote: April 6, 2026 (in person or by mail; boards open until

Ryan Kulik

Feb 4

The Space Shuttle Challenger and Confronting My Mortality

Forty years ago today was the first time I had to confront my own eventual death. I was only ten at the time, and I was on my way to the hospital. There was something going on with my health, and not a single doctor had been able to figure out the problem. My legs were feeling heavy and tired, there was blood in my urine, and in addition to the physical symptoms there were visible red dots showing up on my legs. Every day I would get a few new red dots, and my parents would t

Ryan Kulik

Jan 28

250 Years Later: Is Our Democracy Still of the People?

By State Rep. Karen Brownlee 2026 is a big year. In 2026, the United States will celebrate its 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. It’s an occasion to reflect on the journey our country has taken, the challenges we have faced, and the resilience of our representative democracy. This ideal of representative democracy is a system where elected officials are accountable to and reflect the interests of their voters. This 250th anniversary giv

State Rep Karen Brownlee

Jan 21

Loveland City Council Update 1-13-2026

2026 Valentine Lady Cynthia Tait Loveland city council rang in the new year with its first meeting of the year. A robust agenda of yearly resolutions, a zoning change to add a Special Planning District and adjustments to the city’s sidewalk program and the city manager’s spending authority awaited. But first, as tradition dictates, CeeCee Collins, Director of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance presented the newest Valentine Lady, Cynthia Tait, who was introduced by last

Todd Osborne

Jan 16

For the Loveland We Share

by Deidre Hazelbaker, Loveland City Councilmember Spending time on the campaign trail was a reminder of how deeply people care about Loveland. Door-to-door conversations consistently came back to a few shared priorities: public safety and city services, traffic and speeding, water quality and sidewalk repair, along with thoughtful development. Stepping into my role on Loveland City Council has reinforced just how much thought and information go into each decision. Even after

Deidre Hazelbaker

Jan 10