From Washington to Columbus to Willoughby Hills, 2018 certainly had many notable (if sometimes fiery) political moments. Check out the ones that got the most views on WKYC.com!
5. Postal operations suspended on Bush day of mourning
Following former President George H.W. Bush's death, President Trump declared Dec. 5 (the day of Bush's state funeral) a National Day of Mourning. That meant several government agencies were closed, and no regular mail was delivered.
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4. GUIDE | Ohio Primary Election Day 2018: Here's what is on the ballot
Primary day is, in some ways, more important than the general election itself, and this year featured heated races for governor, U.S. Senate, and other positions. WKYC was able to compile a comprehensive list of all local candidates and ballot issues.
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3. ELECTION DAY BLOG | Real-time updates for Ohio's 2018 midterm elections
When the midterm elections finally arrived, WKYC was able to provide a comprehensive real-time blog of the night's events. Among the notable results were Sherrod Brown's re-election to the U.S. Senate and Mike DeWine's election to the governor's mansion.
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2. Jerry Springer slams President Trump: 'He took my show and brought it to the White House'
As President of the United States, Donald Trump is always going to have his fair share of critics, but perhaps none were more outspoken than Jerry Springer. The talk show host and former Mayor of Cincinnati consistently ripped the president while campaigning for Democrats in the lead up to the midterms, declaring, "It's on us."
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1. What is Ohio Issue 1? Separating fact from fiction on divisive drug ballot initiative
Perhaps the most divisive measure at stake during election season in Ohio was Issue 1, which would've reduced several drug crimes from felonies to misdemeanors. In the end, it was defeated at the polls by a wide margin.
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