Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is preparing to launch his 2026 bid for Ohio governor on Feb. 24 in his native Cincinnati, with other announcement following in the state.

Cleveland City Council Member Kerry McCormack has served since 2016. He's the second West Side member to head for the exits this term.

The May primary ballot won't include several who filed for City Council and the Columbus City Schools Board who failed to file enough valid signatures.

Ramaswamy plans events at Glass City Center in Toledo and The Local Bar in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland.

Cleveland City Councilman Kerry McCormack announced Friday morning that he won’t seek re-election this fall, leaving another ...