30 years of Republican dominance of Ohio politics: The results

By: Arnold Oliver

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: September 23, 2026

Words: 989

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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In July, 2026 CNBC named Ohio as the top-ranked state for business in the United States.

But looking at other Ohio rankings, the results can be different, very different.

Examining state rankings over time can give us an idea of how standards of living have changed. The Republican party of Ohio has dominated state government for the past thirty years. Let’s look at the job they have done in managing …

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