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Post-presidential debate poll shows a shift in WI; Teamsters won't endorse in presidential race after releasing internal polling showing most members support Trump; IL energy jobs growth is strong but lacks female workers; Pregnant, Black Coloradans twice as likely to die than the overall population.

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The Teamsters choose not to endorse a presidential candidate, county officials in Texas fight back against state moves to limit voter registration efforts, and the FBI investigate suspicious packages sent to elections offices in at least 17 states.

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A USDA report shows a widening gap in rural versus urban health, a North Carolina county remains divided over a LGBTQ library display, and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz' policies are spotlighted after his elevation to the Democratic presidential ticket.

OH: Civic Engagement & Voting

Ohio is among 13 jurisdictions requiring Saturday and Sunday hours for early voting. (PX Media/Adobe Stock)

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Reports highlight Ohio's evolving voting options for 2024

This week, National Voter Registration Day was another timely reminder for Ohioans preparing for the 2024 general election. The latest reports from …

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The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau reveals child poverty in America increased slightly in 2023. (Karen Roach/Adobe Stock)
Stalled Child Tax Credit leaves Ohio families in limbo

During this week's presidential debate, Vice President Kamala Harris proposed reviving the Child Tax Credit, which was part of the American Rescue …

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine compares the situation in Springfield to a natural disaster, suggesting the federal government provide assistance to help communities handle large surges in migrant populations. (Adobe Stock)
Ohio leaders clash over migrant influx, persistent rumors

Tensions are rising in Springfield, Ohio, as controversial claims from Sen. J.D. Vance about migrants in the area have garnered national attention…

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Ohio spends about $12,000 per student annually on public education, which is slightly below the national average. (Pixels Hunter/Adobe Stock)
Critical choices: How Ohio’s elections will affect education

In Ohio, the upcoming elections could have a significant effect on public education. Educators are urging voters to consider how the candidates' …

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Ohio House Bill 458 limits who can deliver absentee ballots to the voter, postal workers or specific close relatives, excluding caregivers and non-relatives. (PhotoSpirit/Adobe Stock)
Controversy erupts over Ohio's proposed drop-box ban

As Ohio gears up for the upcoming election, debates over new voting regulations are heating up. The recent proposal by Secretary of State Frank …

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The poll finds unmarried women are most worried about housing costs (50%), losing rights (46%), and unaffordable taxes (46%), with 57% believing Democrats are more likely to address these issues.(Krakenimages.com/Adobe Stock)
Power of unmarried women may shape Ohio's 2024 vote

In Ohio, the upcoming election could hinge on the voting patterns of unmarried women younger than 55, a group that's proving to be a key demographic …

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While four of the five Ohio Democratic incumbents running for reelection to the U.S. House are women, there are no women of any party running for Ohio's U.S. Senate seat. (Ayman Haykal/Adobe Stock)
Financial inequality undermines women’s political voice in Ohio

In Ohio, women's political voices are facing a significant challenge, as a new analysis by the Center for American Women and Politics revealed a …

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In Ohio, 30% of older voters identify as family caregivers, making up 17% of voters. In addition, 39% percent of senior Black voters and 32% of women older than 50 identified as family caregivers. (Adobe Stock)
Poll: Ohio seniors list inflation, economy, Social Security as top issues

Recent changes on the political scene may have brought many younger voters into the fold, but a new poll shows that in Ohio, older voters could still …

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El senador J. D. Vance, republicano de Ohio, es el candidato de Donald Trump a la vicepresidencia. Antes de su reciente entrada en política, era quizás más conocido como autor de un libro de memorias sobre su infancia en la pobreza en Appalachia. (Adobe Stock)
Grupo de Ohio expresa cautela sobre historial de ayuda a la clase trabajadora de Vance

Con el anuncio del lunes de que el senador de Ohio JD Vance, es el candidato a la vicepresidencia en el GOP, los grupos progresistas dicen estar …

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Sen. J. D. Vance, R-Ohio, is Donald Trump's vice presidential pick. Before his recent entrance into politics, he was perhaps best known as the author of a memoir about growing up in poverty in Appalachia. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Ohio group voices caution about Vance's record for helping working class

As the party announced Monday Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, is the vice presidential candidate on the GOP ticket, progressive groups said they are …

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Sixty-three percent of rural youth, 30 million people, are infrequent or uncommitted voters, according to Rural Democracy Initiative. (Adobe Stock)<br />
Push to mobilize young voters in rural Ohio

Ahead of November's general election, advocates in Ohio are working to boost youth voter participation. Gen Z voters are focused on climate change …

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A report by McKinney Grey Analytics found 40% of Black and Latino people are invisible to voter outreach efforts, while only 18% of white people are missing or incorrectly listed. (Adobe Stock)
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 …

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