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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...

Kent State Votes' shuttle provides transportation for students to on-campus voting locations, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024.

Shuttle up and vote: Bus transports students to polling locations

Gage Wellman, Reporter November 5, 2024

With several Kent State students aiming to vote, a shuttle bus near the Student Center took students to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to fulfill their constitutional rights. The shuttle bus...

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

Local organizations hope to motivate student voters

Ari Collins, Reporter November 5, 2024

As students prepare to vote this morning, groups organize in front of the library to help students with resources and transportation. Zach Graves, a senior political science major, brought donuts,...

Representatives of the League of Women Voters of Kent register students to vote in front of the DI Hub Oct. 7.

‘Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power’ tour fuels last-minute voter registration for students

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter October 9, 2024

On Monday, the League of Women Voters of Kent partnered with Kent State Votes to host the “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” tour for last-minute voter registration for students and to educate them...

Voter registration group botched registering Kent State students

Voter registration group botched registering Kent State students

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 26, 2024

Throughout the semester, members of a group known as Akron Votes have roamed around campus registering student voters. Recently, it has been revealed that this group has been registering students incorrectly.   Several...

The “#ThisiswhyIvote” board displays reasons students shared as to why they think voting is important.

Women’s Center educates students on the importance of voting

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 21, 2024

The small crowd of students in attendance for the “Gather and Giveback: Voices of Tomorrow, Register and Connect” event, learned about the importance of staying informed about voting, Wednesday evening. Cassandra...

Flashes Vote Festival event hosted on The K by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Electoral Extravaganza educates student voters

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 20, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza, held Sept. 16-20, aimed to educate students on the importance of voting and the process to register to vote. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government...

Zach Graves, Director of Governmental Affairs for USG and co-chair of Kent State Votes, speaks with Ohio State Rep. Casey Weinstein during an open forum event Thursday, September 20th in the KIVA Auditorium.

Kent State Votes hosts Ohio State Rep. Weinstein in open forum

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter September 20, 2024

Ohio State Rep. Casey Weinstein addressed attendees in an open forum event in the KIVA Auditorium Thursday evening, discussing higher education policies, the current political landscape and encouraging...

Director of Governmental Affairs Zach Graves helps students register to vote at the Flashes Vote Festival hosted by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Flashes Vote Festival attracts students to encourage voter registration

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 19, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza hosted the Flashes Vote Festival on the K at Risman Plaza Tuesday to encourage and assist students to get registered for the Nov. 7 election.  The festival took place on...

Kent State Votes offers resources for students to participate in upcoming election

Kent State Votes offers resources for students to participate in upcoming election

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 8, 2024

The 2024 election season is upon us, and voters across the U.S. are preparing to cast their votes in local, state-wide and federal elections.  Kent State Votes, a USG-affiliated and university-wide...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voter identification guide: What to know before casting your ballot

Adriana Gasiewski, Staff Reporter November 3, 2023

Those voting in person on Nov. 7 will need a state of Ohio photo ID to cast their ballot. Advocates on campus say this could mean issues for students. Kent State Votes, an Undergraduate Student Government...

Courtesy of the Burr Magazine. 

Voting initiative on campus working to foster civic engagement

The General Elections are rapidly approaching; however, there are still a lot of questions and worries about the best way to vote. Safety concerns due to the pandemic are leading more voters to request...