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Kent State Votes set up their table to speak to Kent students about Election Day, Nov. 5, 2024.

Kent State Votes leader assesses voter turnout

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter December 14, 2024

With the 2024 election in the rearview mirror, it is time to review student voting turnout and the best initiatives that brought them to the polls.  Kent State Votes, an Undergraduate Student Government-affiliated...

Conservative students connect at Freedom Formal event

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 26, 2024

A group of students discussed Donald Trump’s victory in the presidential election and what it means for the U.S. at the Freedom Formal event held last Friday.  The event was held by Turning Point...

Map of donations received throughout the 2020 Democratic primary, showing the majority of contributions going to Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and a small fraction of donations going to President Joe Biden, predominantly from his home state of Delaware. Canva illustration by Jackson Small.

Will the Democrats ever learn?

Jackson Small, Columnist November 19, 2024

Donald J. Trump will be the 47th president of the United States of America.  How did we let this happen?  While the simplest explanation is that America is not ready to elect a woman for president,...

Jacquelyn Bleak, associate lecturer in the School of Peace and Conflict Studies, hosted the event and facilitated discussions.

Post-Election Reflections event helps staff and students connect, share frustrations

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 15, 2024

A collection of staff and students shared personal experiences, stories and frustrations regarding the 2024 election results to connect with one another during the Post-Election Reflections event held...

Ohio’s election results raise concerns over future abortion access

Lex Radde, Reporter November 14, 2024

In last year's special election, Ohioans voted on amending the state constitution to protect reproductive rights. After this year's presidential and congressional elections, Ohioans are concerned about...

KSTV Flashcast Politics

KSTV Staff November 13, 2024

KSTV's Cale Breuers, Katie Waggle and Johnathan Beard cover the latest headlines in politics.

People shop at a grocery store on August 14, in Rosemead, California.

4 ways Trump’s mass deportation plans could hurt your finances

Auzinea Bacon, CNN November 11, 2024

(CNN) — President-elect Donald Trump has made tougher immigration enforcement a key campaign promise in each of his White House bids. If he follows through on his pledge for mass deportations and...

KSTV Flashcast Election Updates

KSTV Staff November 8, 2024

KSTV's Talia Milewich recaps the 2024 election.

Kent students react to the 2024 election results

Nikki Gasiewski, KSTV News Reporter November 6, 2024

With another presidential election in the books, voters had mixed reactions to the results. While many may have taken to social media, our reporter Nikki had the chance to speak with Kent State students...

Grace Dugan sits for a portrait at the DI Hub, Nov. 6, 2024.

Students wake up to election results

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor November 6, 2024

Kent State students are reacting to election results that show Donald Trump clinching the presidency, Bernie Moreno leading the senate race and Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski winning reelection. Grace Dugan,...

Sen. JD Vance introduces former President Donald Trump during a rally at Herb Brooks National Hockey Center on July 27, in St Cloud, Minnesota. | Stephen Maturen/Getty Images via CNN Newsource

Trump will win second term, CNN projects, in historic comeback after losing four years ago

Stephen Collinson, CNN November 6, 2024

(CNN) — Donald Trump will be America’s 47th president, CNN projected Wednesday, after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive, disruptive power at home...

Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski came under fire for online remarks about Vice President Harris that launched voter intimidation complaints. | Courtesy Portage County Sheriff's Office

Controversial incumbent Bruce Zuchowski defeats Jon Barber for Portage County Sheriff

Alton Northup, News Director November 6, 2024

After a campaign mired in controversy, Sherrif Bruce Zuchowski (R) will defeat Jon Barber (D) in the race for Portage County Sheriff. Zuchowski won with 40,029 votes compared with Barber's 38,831 votes. Zuchowski...