Ohio Prosperity Project STARTPAGE

How do your elected representatives perform
when it comes to issues that affect job security,
economic competitiveness, taxes,
and your family’s future prosperity?
Find out by viewing detailed information
on individual lawmakers by clicking here.
Then just enter your ZIP code and click to begin!

2012 Elections

In 2012, Ohioans will face many decisions as voters elect the next President of the United States, one U.S. Senator and all of Ohio's representation in the U.S. House of Representatives. This year also brings about changes in where Congressional districts are drawn. After the 2010 Census, Ohio lost 2 seats in Congress, changing from 18 to now 16 representatives. This will affect which candidates represent you and your family. You can find more information on the candidates, as well as a map of the new districts on our Federal Candidates page.

National Debt Clock

It's time to get serious: Federal deficit reduction
Our national debt is approaching $15 trillion, and federal deficits are projected at or above $1 trillion each year for the foreseeable future. Despite the emerging consensus that America cannot sustain this path, policymakers are struggling to solve this critical problem. View more info on this important topic and write your lawmakers to urge them to get our nation's finances in order!

Key issues that matter to you
Every day, our elected officials are talking about energy and the environment; workforce readiness and education; and tax and regulatory policy. Do you want to know how these issues impact the prosperity and well-being of every American worker and family? You can learn more by viewing our short videos on these important topics.

2011
Elections

In the 2011 General Election, there were three statewide ballot issues and many important local issues for Ohio voters to decide. These included local bond issues, taxes, or levies. Local officials, including mayoral candidates, members of your boards of education, municipal officials and local judicial candidates were also up for election in 2011. To find out information on the results of local candidates and issues in the November 8 General Election, check out the Ohio Prosperity Project's Local Elections information page. To find the results of the statewide ballot issue, click here.

Important election resources:

2012 Election Calendar

2011 Ohio local election results

2011 Ohio statewide ballot issues election results

Steady decline in Ohio unemployment rate continues

April 20, 2012 (Columbus Dispatch) - Ohio's unemployment rate dropped another notch in March, falling to 7.5 percent from 7.6 percent in February, according to state figures out this morning. Read the full story here.

Our EZ vote system is designed to help you register to vote, take advantage of Early Voting, find your local polling place and elections office information, and provide access to everything else you need to know to make your vote count. Just click and enter your ZIP code to begin.

On these pages we present information to help you learn about important issues affecting every Ohioan's future prosperity. We want you to cast your vote at election time and become more involved in the election process. But we don't - and won't - tell you how to vote. That decision is up to you.