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Hardin vs Ginther: Money and Power in Columbus | Columbus News
Columbus City Council President Shannon Hardin is launching a bold challenge against Mayor Andrew Ginther in 2027, despite starting with just $425K compared to Ginther’s $1.7M war chest. Hardin vows to outwork—not outspend—his opponent and promises to collaborate with big corporations without being beholden to them. But the race’s financial undercurrents reveal a surprising twist: both candidates are heavily backed by the same powerful real estate developers, including Wexner and Haslam families, raising questions about who really pulls the strings in Columbus politics. While Ginther defends…
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