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Middletown looks to JD Vance to help improve local economy

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024   

Ohio Republicans will soon have stronger representation in Washington, D.C., as Buckeye State native and Vice President-Elect J.D. Vance is set to take office in January.

Across the country and here in Ohio, a majority of voters cast their ballots to elect Donald Trump as the 47th president, with Vance as his running mate.

Amy Hagan, a resident of Vance's hometown of Middletown, said she voted for him and is hopeful for what she called "a brighter future."

"I think it's really cool just to be able to get our name out there, you know, see what he's got," Hagan explained. "I just hope he stands up to his word. That's my biggest thing, is trust."

Improving the economy will be a major issue for many voters in Middletown, where the poverty rate is over 19%, more than 6.5% above the national rate. Women ages 35-44 make up the largest group of people in poverty in the city, followed by women ages 45-54.

Jo Baldwin, president of the college Democrats at Ohio State University, is among the almost 44% of Ohio voters who did not choose the Trump/Vance ticket, although she said she is still proud an Ohio State graduate is going to take office.

"I think that it's awesome that Ohio State was able to produce a vice president," Baldwin emphasized. "I think it's a great school and I'm very lucky to go here. But I do think that he is not representative of Ohio State's population."

Vance's campaign stump had its share of rocky patches, as his candor resulted in some statements infuriating women, teachers and cat lovers, to name a few. But with more than 3 million votes cast for the Trump/Vance ticket, Ohio's 17 electoral votes are officially secured for the new administration.


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