# Politics: Cincinnati

Updated Fri Nov 6, 6:36 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [Cincinnati council member takes leave of absence early](/cincinnati/stories/39a1df0f96.md): As two newly elected council members prepare to take office, one council member will take a leave of absence earlier than anticipated, FOX19 NOW reported. (FOX19 NOW, 2026-11-06 09:24 EST)
- [Appointments expected to fill two Cincinnati council seats](/cincinnati/stories/2f321abb0f.md): Two upcoming departures from Cincinnati City Council are expected to trigger appointments to fill the vacated seats. (WKRC Local 12 (CBS), 2026-11-05 16:12 EST)
- [Madeira voters reject proposed charter changes by just 86 votes](/cincinnati/stories/fbe2c4cfa6.md): Madeira voters rejected proposed changes to the city's charter by just 86 votes. Both supporters and opponents say the close result highlights the need for more community engagement. (WCPO 9 (ABC), 2026-11-04 16:03 EST)
- [How higher voter turnout likely boosted Democrats in Greater Cincinnati](/cincinnati/stories/865120319a.md): With high-profile senate and gubernatorial races in play, many counties saw significantly higher voter turnout than the last midterm election. (WVXU Cincinnati Public Radio, 2026-11-04 15:01 EST)