Pepper Steps Down

Ohio’s Democratic Party chair is stepping down after six years…during which Republicans, dominated statewide elections. David Pepper sent a letter to party officials, saying he will resign at year’s end. Once considered a bellwether and swing state, Ohio has swung to the GOP, which won the last three elections for governor and nearly all other statewide offices. Pepper expresses hope that Democrats will be able to undo GOP gerrymandering of congressional and legislative districts. Several high ranking Democrats in the state are vying for position to be considered for the post.