Morgan Trau is a Political Reporter at WEWS. She covers Columbus and the Statehouse, with a focus on elections, government, and public policy, drawing from her extensive experience in investigative and political reporting. Morgan's work has been featured in numerous outlets, including The New Yorker, KREM 2 Media Group, and Yahoo News.
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By: Morgan Trau
The death penalty could restart in Ohio in 2027, or not, depending on which candidate wins the Ohio governor's race.
By: Morgan Trau
Bipartisan backlash erupted Tuesday once the ad featuring Donna Arthur, Acton's birth mother, circulated on social media.
By: Morgan Trau
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy has taken responsibility for a controversial ad in which Democratic opponent Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother calls her daughter a liar. Court documents show Acton's stepfather was arrested for raping her as a child, and her biological mom lost custody.
By: Morgan Trau
This is a developing story and will be updated. After calling the Statehouse press corps to the Capitol Rotunda Thursday morning, the
By: Morgan Trau
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine is telling Republican candidate for governor Vivek Ramaswamy to pull down his controversial ad featuring Democrat Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother. He is not pulling his endorsement though.
By: Morgan Trau
POWELL, Ohio — Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is attempting to reframe his controversial ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother as protestors have started gathering at his events.
By: Morgan Trau
Voters overwhelmingly chose to protect access to abortion in 2023. Issue 1 passed 57-43%, enshrining reproductive rights into the state constitution.
By: Morgan Trau
"Ohio is the gold standard for elections for a reason," LaRose said during a press conference Tuesday. WATCH: Ohio Sec.
By: Morgan Trau
Affordability is a top concern in Ohio's competitive governor's race. The candidates have different ways to provide relief.
Republican Vivek Ramaswamy is attempting to reframe his controversial ad featuring Democrat Amy Acton's estranged mother as protestors have started gathering at his events.
