Judge Strips Ohio Speaker of Campaign Fund Control, Awards it to Rep. Phil Plummer

A Franklin County judge has issued a preliminary injunction stripping Ohio House Speaker Jason Stephens of control over the House GOP's campaign fund, awarding it to state Rep. Phil Plummer, backed by a majority of House Republicans. This decision stems from a lawsuit filed by GOP members who argued that Stephens, elected with the help of Democrats and a minority of Republicans, should not control the fund. The ruling underscores intra-party tensions and challenges the traditional control of campaign funds by the House Speaker. Stephens plans to appeal the decision, citing concerns over the precedent it sets. The outcome could impact the financial support for House GOP candidates in the upcoming elections.