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Democrats aspire to flip US Senate seat in solid red Ohio

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press November 8, 2022

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A coveted open seat in the U.S. Senate has sparked a closer-than-expected faceoff to be decided Tuesday between Democratic U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan and Republican "Hillbilly Elegy" author...

Trump’s sway looms in Ohio’s closely watched US House races

John Seewer, Associated Press November 8, 2022

TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — A race pitting the longest-serving woman in U.S. House history and a Republican newcomer whose campaign was knocked off track by reports that he misrepresented his military service...

Democratic candidates visit Kent, Kent State on election eve

Alexandra Golden, Managing Editor November 7, 2022

Ohio Democratic candidates campaigned on the Kent State campus and in the city of Kent Monday afternoon, less than 48 hours before polls close. Nan Whaley, the first female gubernatorial candidate in...

Vance, Ryan clash in final fiery debate

Jesse Khalil, Reporter October 18, 2022

Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican J.D. Vance clashed over gun control, abortion, immigration, Donald Trump and Nancy Pelosi Monday night at the Stambaugh Auditorium in Youngstown during their second and...

Ohio is one of the 26 states where abortion is threatened based on the Supreme Court’s decision.

Abortion rights for Ohioans depend on Supreme Court ruling on Roe V. Wade

Madeleine Majikas, Reporter May 7, 2022

With summer just around the corner, Ohioans are waiting on the Supreme Court to decide if Roe v. Wade should be overturned. Set to be debated in June, the decision poses a threat to the accessibility of...

Josh Mandel and Morgan Harper face off in senate debate

Lynn Vandrasik Reporter January 28, 2022

Rep. Tim Ryan has avoided debating Morgan Harper because she is a Black woman, Josh Mandel said during the first Ohio senatorial race cross-party debate Thursday night."If Morgan was a white male, Tim...

Democratic presidential candidate and Ohio congressman Tim Ryan speaks at the Iowa Democratic Party's Hall of Fame Dinner on June 9, 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Nearly all of the 23 Democratic candidates running for president were campaigning in Iowa this weekend. President Donald Trump has two events scheduled in the state on Tuesday. 

‘Stop talking about Dr. Seuss and start working with us’: Democratic congressman lashes out at GOP colleagues over pro-union bill

Originally Published: 10 MAR 21 12:00 ET By Devan Cole, CNN March 10, 2021

 (CNN) -- Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan lashed out at his Republican counterparts on Tuesday as the House debated a pro-union bill, urging the party to end its preoccupation with the recent shelving of...

The White House said Thursday it is their policy to not let businesses imply they have President Joe Biden's support or endorsement, but declined to comment on the record about an advertisement in which Frank Biden touted his relationship to his brother.

Psaki says it’s their policy not to let businesses tout Biden’s endorsement when asked about brother’s law firm ad

Donald Judd, CNN January 29, 2021

(CNN) -- The White House said Thursday it is their policy to not let businesses imply they have President Joe Biden's support or endorsement, but declined to comment on the record about an advertisement...

Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. 

Kent State students conflicted about reelected congressman Tim Ryan

Mason Lawlor Reporter November 12, 2020

Rep. Tim Ryan won reelection in Ohio’s 13th district congressional last Tuesday. Ryan defeated Republican challenger Christina Hagan, a former member of the Ohio House of Representatives.  Ohio’s...

Rep. Tim Ryan and members of the Kent State College Democrats greet one another during their meeting via Zoom on Tuesday, Oct. 6. 

Rep. Tim Ryan meets virtually with College Democrats

Bronwyn Wain Reporter October 9, 2020

Rep. Tim Ryan believes Americans currently have the power to shift the trajectory of this country with the 2020 presidential election. Ryan, who represents the 13th district of Ohio, participated in a...

Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tim Ryan endorsed Joe Biden's presidential bid, saying the former vice president has the ability to win swing states President Donald Trump won in 2016.

Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan endorses Joe Biden

By Devan Cole, CNN November 13, 2019

Originally Published: 13 NOV 19 07:20 ETUpdated: 13 NOV 19 10:17 ET     (CNN) -- Former Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tim Ryan endorsed Joe Biden's presidential bid Wednesday, saying the...

The 2019 Washington Program in National Issues students at the Capitol Building during a coffee hour with Senator Sherrod Brown. 

Kent State’s Washington Program in National Issues gives students future opportunities

Juniors and seniors at Kent State who are curious about the government or have a passion for politics can apply to the Washington D.C. internship program.The program was started in 1973 by the main founder...