St. Clair’s Defeat
Arthur St. Clair, one of George Washington’s favorite generals and the first governor of the Northwest Territory, had a military and political …
State of the State: The Governor’s Annual Messages
On January 8, 1790, George Washington delivered the nation’s first State of the Union address. These annual speeches are mandated by the …
Election Day and Ohio’s Governors
This past Tuesday was Election Day, and we hope that all of our readers went out and cast their votes! 2014 …
Ohio’s 1842 Election: Absquatulators vs. Gerrymanderers
It was 1842, and Ohioans were preparing for another round of elections, including the race for governor. Americans were still recovering from …
