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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...

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are pictured in a split image. Donald Trump is re-using his 2020 playbook to baselessly claim the 2024 election is being stolen from him and is being joined by allies with big megaphones amplifying his falsehoods ahead of Election Day.

How Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to dispute the election results – again

Jeremy Herb, CNN November 4, 2024

(CNN) — Donald Trump is re-using his 2020 playbook to baselessly claim the 2024 election is being stolen from him and is being joined by allies with big megaphones amplifying his falsehoods ahead of...

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State is still reeling from Akron Votes’ presence on campus, which left an estimated 250 students incorrectly registered to vote in the upcoming fall election.  Although Kent State Votes has...

The proposals issued by both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump would further increase the national debt, a new analysis found.

Trump and Harris’ proposals would both increase the national debt but Trump’s plan would add $4 trillion more, study finds

Tami Luhby, CNN October 7, 2024

(CNN) — Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are rolling out ever-growing lists of promises to voters — from making housing and health care more affordable to supporting...

Trump appears to undercut his campaign’s efforts over microphone rules at debate

CNN — Former President Donald Trump appeared to undercut his campaign’s efforts to keep the same rules in place for his debate against Vice President Kamala Harris next month. Trump’s team, according...

Supreme Court to decide Trump immunity claim, further delaying election subversion trial

John Fritze, CNN February 28, 2024

CNN -- The Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to decide whether Donald Trump may claim immunity in special counsel Jack Smith’s election subversion case, adding another explosive appeal...

The interior of the Portage County Board of Elections Office, responsible for handling voting concerns for the residents of Portage County on Jan. 29, 2024.

Ohio’s Senate race heats up alongside battle for Oval Office

MinJee Yoo, Reporter February 9, 2024

With Democrats currently holding authority in the U.S. Senate and presidential seat, Republicans in Ohio and nationally are looking toward the March 19 primary election to put forth the best GOP candidate...

Five takeaways from the New Hampshire primary

Eric Bradner, CNN January 24, 2024

CNN -- Former President Donald Trump took a huge step toward winning a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire primary in a one-on-one matchup with his...

Judge tells special counsel to stop submitting court filings in DC Trump election subversion case for now

Katelyn Polantz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN January 18, 2024

CNN -- Federal Judge Tanya Chutkan told special counsel Jack Smith to stop submitting court filings without her permission in the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump,...

Abortion rights advocates look to replicate Ohio success with more ballot initiatives in 2024

Arit John, CNN November 9, 2023

CNN -- Abortion rights advocates have now racked up seven consecutive wins since the fall of Roe v. Wade when voters have weighed in directly on reproductive rights. Next year, they’re hoping...

Issue 29: What is it and what it means for Portage County

Erin Sullivan, TV2 Reporter November 7, 2023

Issue 29 is one of the main issues in this Nov. 7 Election. Issue 29 means a 10-year, 2.9-mill renewal tax levy for the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities. TV2's Erin Sullivan has the details...