/news/election-protection Election Protection is WKSU’s community information initiative focused on access, policy and community resources around voting this November. en-US Copyright Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:44 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-22/new-ohio-democratic-party-chair-faces-big-challenges 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. Mon, 22 Feb 2021 10:00:44 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-02-22/new-ohio-democratic-party-chair-faces-big-challenges Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2021-01-17/ohio-statehouse-protest-at-times-loud-but-peaceful 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. Mon, 18 Jan 2021 03:07:17 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-17/ohio-statehouse-protest-at-times-loud-but-peaceful Carter Adams /news/government-politics/2021-01-15/increase-in-voter-turnout-for-the-2020-general-election-prepares-ohio-for-possible-challenges-in-the-future 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. Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:58:49 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-01-15/increase-in-voter-turnout-for-the-2020-general-election-prepares-ohio-for-possible-challenges-in-the-future Carter Adams /news/government-politics/2020-11-24/voter-advocates-see-a-future-for-curbside-voting 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. Tue, 24 Nov 2020 10:05:22 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-24/voter-advocates-see-a-future-for-curbside-voting Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2020-11-10/voters-have-until-end-of-today-to-validate-provisional-ballots 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. Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:05:23 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-10/voters-have-until-end-of-today-to-validate-provisional-ballots Mark Arehart /news/government-politics/2020-11-03/problem-with-your-ohio-absentee-ballot-you-still-have-options-to-vote 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. Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:46:37 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-03/problem-with-your-ohio-absentee-ballot-you-still-have-options-to-vote Kelly Woodward /news/government-politics/2020-11-02/what-you-can-and-cant-wear-to-the-polls Ohio law is clear when it comes to political messaging on clothing. Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:28 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-02/what-you-can-and-cant-wear-to-the-polls Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2020-11-02/some-early-voters-in-stark-county-alter-plans-in-face-of-racial-rhetoric 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. Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:00:06 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-11-02/some-early-voters-in-stark-county-alter-plans-in-face-of-racial-rhetoric Kelly Woodward /news/government-politics/2020-10-30/akron-man-waits-and-waits-for-absentee-ballot-turns-to-plan-b An Akron man requested an absentee ballot. It never showed up. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 22:50:58 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-30/akron-man-waits-and-waits-for-absentee-ballot-turns-to-plan-b Afi Scruggs /news/government-politics/2020-10-30/mass-texts-encourage-challenging-voters-lawyer-says-thats-illegal Voters in Northeast Ohio are receiving texts telling them to challenge people at the polls they believe shouldn't be voting. Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:57:50 GMT /news/government-politics/2020-10-30/mass-texts-encourage-challenging-voters-lawyer-says-thats-illegal M.L. Schultze