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Gene Brown and Sara Ashley-Cook, voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, sit down for an interview after a long day. They say they saw more voters than they had in past elections Nov. 5th, 2024.

Voting managers recap Election Day

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter November 5, 2024

It was a big day for voting managers at the United Methodist Church of Kent, as the polling location received record high turnout.  Sara Ashley-Cook, a voting manager, said over 600 voters showed up...

The Portage County Administration Building where the Board of Elections is located in suite 101 on Jan. 29, 2024.

Portage County sheriff accused of intimidating voters

John Engoglia, Reporter October 1, 2024

Kent United Church of Christ was hot, muggy and overflowing as over 150 concerned  Portage County residents packed the building the evening of Sept. 19 to voice their opinions on Portage County Sheriff...

Marijuana may become decriminalized in Kent, but not on campus

Gavin Mitten Reporter March 1, 2022

The Kent Police Department would not acknowledge the Sensible Marihuana Ordinance if it passed. Sensible Kent, part of the statewide Sensible Movement Coalition, has a proposed ordinance that would...

Early voting in Ohio: What you need to know to cast a ballot

Maria McGinnis Features editor October 31, 2020

With Election Day less than a week away, time is ticking for voters to carry out their voting plans and make sure their ballots are cast correctly and on time.Registered Ohioans have three options to cast...

Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci (right), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield (left) and other top government health officials will testify before a Senate Committee on June 30, 2020 on the latest efforts by the US government to contain the pandemic.

Fauci warns Congress that new US coronavirus cases could rise to 100,000 a day

(CNN) -- Coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci issued a stark warning on Tuesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, telling them he wouldn't be surprised if the US sees new cases of coronavirus...

A sample ballot for the Ohio primary election. 

Updates in Ohio’s primary election: How to get an absentee ballot and still vote

Jenna Borthwick TV2 news director March 28, 2020

The Ohio General Assembly approved a plan Wednesday to extend absentee voting for the 2020 primary election until April 28 and eliminate most in-person voting.Lawmakers overruled Secretary of State Frank...

Rec to be open for election Tuesday, local polling stations moved over coronavirus

Rachel Karas General assignment reporter Paige Bennett General assignment editor March 12, 2020

The Beverly J. Warren Student Recreation and Wellness Center will be open on Tuesday, March 17 for voting. Kent State closed the Rec in light of its decision to suspend face-to-face classes over the coronavirus....

Percentages displayed indicate the voting rate in both undergraduate and graduate students enrolled. 

Recent report says voting rate among students has increased

Chris Ramos Reporter February 24, 2020

In a study conducted by the National Study of Learning, Voting and Engagement that compared 2014 and 2018 voter rates, Kent State's rates have more than doubled. The findings report that was released...

Inside Ohio’s 2020 Primary Election

Aaron McDade Guest Reporter February 2, 2020

With the voter registration deadline for the Ohio primary election less than one month away on Feb. 18, the primary election is on the horizon. In total, Ohio voters will have 12 candidates to choose from...

The three flags in the center of campus wave as a reminder of patriotism.

How to approach voter registration and Election Day

Madisyn Woodring Reporter January 29, 2020

Even though voter turnout in the 2018 election for ages 18 to 29 increased to 36 percent it was still lower than all other age groups that year, according to Census data.According to political science...

Ralph Kletzien (right) of Kent, Ohio, turns in his ballot and receives an “I voted” sticker at the Kent United Church of Christ polling station Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017.

Kent voters have mixed reactions to election results

Rachel Duthie November 8, 2017

Despite the low turnout, those who did show up to vote in Tuesday’s 2017 general election decided for or against a handful of controversial issues on the ballot.The voter turnout in Portage County for...

Board of Elections moves two Aurora City polling locations

Nicholas Hunter November 6, 2017

The Portage County Board of Elections moved two polling locations in Aurora City for the general election Tuesday, Nov. 7.“Voters from Aurora City 2-A, 2-B, 4-A and 4-B originally scheduled to vote at...