Ohio organizers utilize ‘brat,’ other memes to reach Gen Z voters
By Nikki Gasiewski/Kent State NewsLab Politics are having a musical moment on social media this fall, inspired by one of
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‘Constructive, critical, but also uncomfortable conversations’ as Akron-area churches prepare for Election Day
By Leah Shepard/Kent State NewsLab At a time when tensions rise all over the country in anticipation of the election,
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Ravenna seek to pass school levy, avoid further fiscal oversight from state
By India Gardener/Kent State NewsLab Ravenna City Schools is asking the community to support a $3.25 million, five-year emergency levy
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Portage County preps for Election Day after claims that sheriff intimidated voters
By Michael Neenan/Kent State NewsLab In September, the Portage County Sheriff Bruce Zuchowski drew national headlines for a Facebook post
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Political ads create stress, confusion, NEO voters say
By Della Fowler/Kent State NewsLab The Ohio Senate race between Sherrod Brown and Bernie Moreno is the most costly in
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Celebrity endorsements won’t sway their votes, young Ohioans say
By Audrey Trevarthan/Kent State NewsLab As Election Day nears, many public figures make their stances known by endorsing candidates. Taylor
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Older Ohio women list abortion as a top voting issue
By Genna Sobiech/Kent State NewsLab As the 2024 presidential election approaches, some of the women who lived through Roe v.
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Twinsburg bond issue would build new school, update buildings and athletic facilities
By Josh Aponte/Kent State NewsLab The Twinsburg City School District might look different after the Nov. 5 election. Issue 33
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Aurora bond issue would build new high school, update district buildings
By Addison Foreman/Kent State NewsLab A bond issue in this year’s election would assist Aurora City Schools in building a
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Organizers hope for high Gen Z voter turnout in Ohio this fall
By Olivia Montgomery/Kent State NewsLab Gen Z posted greater voter turnout in 2022 compared to previous generations in midterm elections.
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