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What You Need to Know to Vote by Mail in Ohio This Year
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Ohio has become an increasingly "red" state as Republicans have scored significant wins over Democrats. It's up to Summit County Councilwoman Liz Walters, who recently took over as chairwoman of the Ohio Democratic Party, to lead the effort to change that. -
Protesters at the Ohio Statehouse join thousands across the country in rallies at state capitals. In Columbus, the demonstration included some tense verbal exchanges but, for the most part, remained peaceful.
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With an election as big as 2020's, Ohio saw an increase in the number of voters and is prepared to make adjustments for the upcoming spring election.
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Although there were some hiccups with curbside voting this election season, voter advocates believe improvements can be made to make this service more accessible to Ohio voters.
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With the number cast at almost 160,000, sorting through provisionals is a time consuming endeavor.
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Individuals on both sides of the political spectrum are preparing for the worst while there are others trying to ensure people stay safe.
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Jen Miller, executive director for the League of Women Voters of Ohio, gives an update on the status of those outstanding votes and why counting them matters.
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If you have an absentee ballot, it's too late for you to pull a regular in-person ballot at your regular polling site. However, you still have a couple of options.
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Ohio law is clear when it comes to political messaging on clothing.
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Offensive words shouted over a bullhorn turned off some voters who had lined up outside the Stark County Board of Elections to cast their votes early in-person.
