Nov 5th, 2008 · Ohio was a fiercely contested battleground state — it received a lot of attention from both candidates. Barack Obama did better in Ohio's smaller counties than expected. Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio talks with Renee Montagne about how else the Buckeye State helped Obama.
Nov 5th, 2008 · In 2004, Ohio went President Bush's way. This year, the Buckeye State went in the win column for Democrat Barack Obama. Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland tells Steve Inskeep that one reason Obama carried the state is that he visited it many times.
Oct 31st, 2008 · Republican presidential hopeful John McCain knows that Ohio is critical to winning Tuesday's presidential election. But with four days to go, McCain won't have time to enjoy the fall foliage as he makes a two-day bus tour through the Buckeye State. Joe Wurzelbacher of Ohio, known as Joe the Plumber, made some appearances with McCain Thursday.
Oct 13th, 2008 · Barack Obama has unveiled what his campaign is calling a major economic address in Toledo, Ohio. The state is crucial for John McCain's campaign. No Republican has won the White House without the Buckeye State, but polls have the state as a tossup.
Jun 1st, 2006 · Ed Gordon talks with Ohio Secretary of State Kenneth Blackwell, a Republican, about his bid to become the Buckeye State's first African-American governor.
Oct 25th, 2004 · Day to Day slightly confused correspondent Brian Unger reports on the legions of poll watchers who will be in place on Election Day in his home state of Ohio. The poll watchers will be looking for people who don't look like Ohioans -- Unger has some advice for how to spot ringers in the Buckeye State.