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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...

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

Clare Foran and Jamie Ehrlich, CNN • July 1, 2020

(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...

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....

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...

Resolving the ‘rigged election’ controversy

Gabrielle Harrison • November 1, 2016

Election Day is just around the corner, and with the advancement of technology, ballots no longer have to be hand counted in order to determine the winner of the various political races. In Ohio — and...

Portage County posts election results after delay

Emily Mills • November 4, 2015

The Portage County Board of Elections posted election results this morning due to a delay Tuesday night after a server malfunction.Terrie Nielsen, deputy director of the Board of Elections, said there...