Thomas Suddes reports on the potential 2026 party slates for Ohio’s statewide elected offices, with ex-U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown considering a return to politics despite being retired by voters in favor of Republican Bernie Moreno. The Democratic party may face a dilemma between supporting Brown or current candidate Dr. Amy Acton for governor, as Republicans currently dominate Ohio’s political landscape, holding all statewide elected executive offices and both federal Senate seats. Ohio Democrats must field an appealing and competitive 2026 ticket to regain political ground without alienating key constituencies.
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4.1 earthquake rattles Southern California, centered near Malibu
A magnitude 4.1 earthquake centered north of Malibu caused light and weak shaking across Southern California, with the strongest shaking felt in Malibu, Agoura Hills, Thousand Oaks, and Camarillo. The temblor was followed by several aftershocks, with the largest being 3.0 magnitude, but there were no immediate reports of damage. The epicenter was in the Santa Monica Mountains, 3 miles northwest of El Matador State Beach and 7 miles southwest of Thousand Oaks, with shaking...
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