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Ryan McCarthy is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmccart5@kent.edu.

Opinion: The blue path to victory in the 2016 Senate elections

Ryan McCarthy November 16, 2014

Two weeks ago, the Republicans won an important victory by gaining the majority in the Senate. After a likely Republican victory in the Louisiana runoff, and the two independents — Angus King and Bernie...

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Winner’s Guide: Who won the 2014 election

November 5, 2014

State Election Winners GovernorClick here to learn more about Kasich's win.          John Kasich (Incumbent)                           Attorney GeneralClick here to learn more about...

2014 Live Election Results

November 4, 2014

See who is winning and what issues are gaining votes. // Ohio Governor // Ohio Attorney General // U.S. Congress, 13th Congressional District Representative

Issue 1

Ravenna City School District: Issue 1

Alex Valverde November 3, 2014

In this year’s election, Ravenna City Schools has two issues on the ballot. Reporter Alex Valverde looks into Issue 1.To learn more about both issues Ravenna Schools is proposing, you can visit www.supportravennaschools.com or...

Portage County Candidates

November 2, 2014

Supreme Court of Ohio JusticeClick here to learn more about the Supreme Court of Ohio Justice candidates.       Judith French (Incumbent)                  Sharon Kennedy (Incumbent)    ...

Governor Candidates

Christina Bucciere October 30, 2014

Candidate: John KasichPolitical Party: RepublicanBackground: John Kasich is Ohio’s current governor. He was sworn in on Jan. 10, 2011. Kasich has been praised for adding an estimated 244,000 jobs. From...

Katie Smith is a senior public relations major and columnist for the Kent Stater. Contact her at ksmit138@kent.edu.

Opinion: If you don’t vote, don’t complain

Katie Smith October 20, 2014

Election Day, Nov. 4, is only two short weeks away, but it’s important to start your research now and be informed.Although the presidential election isn’t for another two years, the general election...

Ryan McCarthy is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmccart5@kent.edu.

Opinion: This election matters

Ryan McCarthy October 7, 2014

We're still two years away from the next presidential election, but midterms are in less than a month, and voting begins Wednesday. Tuesday was the deadline for voter registration, and as a political science...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Low voter turnout plagues the country

Ray Paoletta September 14, 2014

Another mid-term election is quickly approaching and most candidates have their efforts focused on voter turnout. There isn’t a shortage of citizens complaining about government; however, voter turnout...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Easy to vote, hard to cheat

Ray Paoletta September 4, 2014

Voting regulation has become one of the main issues in the 2014 Ohio Secretary of State race. Incumbent Secretary of State Jon Husted has implemented various voting regulations during his term, including...

Ray Paoletta is a junior political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rpaolet1@kent.edu.

Opinion: Cleveland welcomes Republican National Convention

Ray Paoletta August 27, 2014

Every four years Ohio becomes the center of politics. Radio and television commercial breaks become flooded with political advertisements. People become annoyed with the constant stream of political mailings,...

Obama budget to drop benefit cost-of-living trims

Jim Kuhnhenn, AP February 20, 2014

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama will propose an election-year budget that would drop reductions he had previously embraced in federal benefits, officials disclosed Thursday. He also will ask...