OH: Civic Engagement & Voting
Report: 25 million Black, Latino voters missing from databases
Census data indicate among voting-age Americans, nearly 25 million Black and brown eligible voters are missing from commonly used registration …
Ohio minority leaders Antonio, Russo navigate GOP supermajority
By Megan Henry for the Ohio Capital Journal.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for Ohio Capital Journal-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
Push is on to add Voters Bill of Rights to Ohio Constitution
Ohioans may have the chance to add a new Voters Bill of Rights to the state Constitution to support ballot access. Voting rights' advocates said …
Concerns about OH 'missing voters' after record high odd election year turnout
Nearly 4 million Ohioans voted last week, record turnout for an odd-year election. Experts say more voters may have turned up to cast their ballots …
Can Ohio's rural voters be swayed at ballot box?
As Ohio voters cast their ballots today for issues on abortion and legalizing marijuana, a new poll finds up to 37% of rural voters can be swayed by …
Ohio's Issue 1 Ignites Impassioned Arguments on Both Sides
By Faith Fistler reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration. Since 1912, Ohioans have been able to change the state …
OH Groups Want More Public Feedback on Leasing State Lands for Oil, Gas
Residents and environmental groups say they're concerned about public notice and comment processes for leasing state lands for oil and gas extraction…
Ohio Governor Signs Citizenship-Status Voter ID Bill
In a few months, Ohio voters will no longer be allowed to vote with utility bills or other non-photo documents as proof of identification, when a new …
For Next Election, Ohio Officials Focus on Improving Polling Locations
On the heels of the midterm election, state officials say they are now focused on improving voters' experience at polling locations. No Ohio …
Election Day in Ohio Deemed a Success for Voters
While some states saw glitches with equipment and accusations of voter fraud, state officials and voting-rights advocates agree Election Day here in …
Ohio’s Most Powerful Voting Bloc is Stressed About the Future
Early voting starts today in Ohio, and advocates for the state's largest voting bloc say candidates should listen to their concerns. Ohioans age 45 …
Ohio SOS Launches New Election Investigation Unit
Instances of voter fraud are few and far between, but Ohio election officials want to ensure voters have confidence in the integrity of the system…