SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (AP) — In the quiet corners of Springfield, Ohio — out of sight of the drumbeat of politicians and journalists, troopers and newly installed security cameras — the people who live here are taking a breath, praying and attempting to carry on.

Donald Trump promised to visit the city “in the next two weeks.” Some residents welcomed a visit, but others were opposed, as officials said preparations were underway.

The Ohio Ballot Board tweaked, then gave final approval to controversial ballot language describing Issue 1, a proposal to overhaul the state's redistricting process.

There are a dozen contested state House seats scattered across central Ohio on the November ballot. Doctors, lawyers, newcomers and others are among those seeking election to two-year terms. Here are the contested districts, a brief description of what they cover, and the candidates:

The Ohio Supreme Court has let stand ballot language that will describe this fall's Issue 1 as requiring gerrymandering, when the proposal is intended to do the opposite.

Over the objections of its Democratic members, the Ohio Ballot Board approved minor changes Wednesday to the ballot language for Issue 1. The anti-gerrymandering question will appear on this November’s ballot,

The U.S. Senate race between Democratic U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown and businessman Republican Bernie Moreno could decide control of the U.S. Senate.

Still need to register to vote or check your voter registration for November's presidential election? Tuesday might be the day to do it. Here's what to know.

Incumbent Tim Schaffer, who has been in the Ohio House or Senate since 2001, is seeking reelection to one of two state Senate seats from central Ohio.

Senators are certain to leave town next week without passing Sen. Sherrod Brown‘s (D-OH) signature rail safety bill, denying him a legislative victory before he faces Ohio voters on Nov. 5. For a brief moment,