The Ohio Politics Almanac

Roughly a century ago, President Theodore Roosevelt said, I think there is only one thing in the world I cant understand, and that is Ohio politics. If The Ohio Politics Almanac had existed then, Roosevelt still might not have understood Ohio politics, but it wouldnt have been for lack of information. A comprehensive and authoritative resource, The Ohio Politics Almanac sheds light on the complexity of Ohios electoral statistics. This third edition presents everything a journalist, political junkie, scholar, or candidate needs to know about Ohio demographics, elections, and government. It updates and expands on the Almanacs original chapters, including retrospectives on the states 69 governors through 2014; a history of the General Assembly and its leaders, as well as the states delegation to Congress; an examination of the structure of Ohios judiciary and its key figures; important revisions to the state Constitution; the evolution of Ohios political parties; and histories and statistical analyses of the states 88 counties and biggest cities. New to this edition is the emphasis on electoral politics, based on recent political events. The Almanac now contains maps and charts illustrating the outcomes of presidential and gubernatorial elections statewide, by region and by county. The new material offers even more insight into why Ohio has become Americas fulcrum state in presidential racesa must-win prize in modern national elections. Many national political reporters refer to the Almanac when they come to Ohio and, when they arrive in 2016 to cover the presidential election, this updated edition will instruct and guide their reporting with accuracy and clarity. The Ohio Politics Almanac is an indispensible, one-of-a-kind resource for anyone seeking to analyze Ohios unique political culture.