/news/tags/voting-rights voting rights en-US Copyright Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:10:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-16/portage-county-used-to-be-reliably-purple-after-election-day-can-republicans-claim-it-as-red After a widespread loss for Democrats countywide in November, some local leaders are conceding that Portage County is Republican now. Portage is one of about a half-dozen or so counties that's have pushed Ohio to the right. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:10:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-12-16/portage-county-used-to-be-reliably-purple-after-election-day-can-republicans-claim-it-as-red Abigail Bottar /law-justice/2024-10-15/us-department-of-justice-to-monitor-compliance-with-federal-voting-rights-laws-in-portage-county The Justice Department will monitor early voting and voting on Election Day after voters complained of intimidation by the sheriff, according to a press release. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:41:46 GMT /law-justice/2024-10-15/us-department-of-justice-to-monitor-compliance-with-federal-voting-rights-laws-in-portage-county Abigail Bottar /show/sound-of-ideas/2024-10-07/ohio-latino-voters-say-economy-immigration-are-top-issues-this-election As early voting starts in Ohio, ahead of two presidential town halls hosted by Univision, Latino advocacy groups discuss how their communities view the 2024 presidential and state elections Mon, 07 Oct 2024 09:00:00 GMT /show/sound-of-ideas/2024-10-07/ohio-latino-voters-say-economy-immigration-are-top-issues-this-election Aya Cathey /government-politics/2023-04-25/ohio-voting-law-have-changed-heres-what-you-need-to-know-for-the-2023-primary The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections reminds voters of voting law changes that took effect earlier this year. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 20:54:21 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-25/ohio-voting-law-have-changed-heres-what-you-need-to-know-for-the-2023-primary Gabriel Kramer /news/government-politics/2021-06-30/voting-rights-groups-urge-governor-to-veto-some-parts-of-new-state-budget Some voting rights groups are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to veto some parts of the budget when he signs it. Wed, 30 Jun 2021 17:58:47 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-30/voting-rights-groups-urge-governor-to-veto-some-parts-of-new-state-budget Jo Ingles /news/government-politics/2021-06-14/sherrod-brown-on-passing-voting-rights-bill-failure-is-not-an-option Ohio's senior senator says the bill seeks to improve voting rights around the county. Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:12:01 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-06-14/sherrod-brown-on-passing-voting-rights-bill-failure-is-not-an-option Andy Chow /news/government-politics/2021-05-04/larose-calls-for-thoughtful-approach-to-election-law-changes As Ohio voters cast their ballot during the May primary, lawmakers are crafting a bill that would make several changes to the state's election laws. Tue, 04 May 2021 21:28:33 GMT /news/government-politics/2021-05-04/larose-calls-for-thoughtful-approach-to-election-law-changes Andy Chow /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-03/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Reflections on being just one generation removed from the enactment of voting legislation that demands equal treatment for black people. Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:06:55 GMT /news/podcast/wksu-news-presents/2021-03-03/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Courtney Brown /news/arts-culture/2021-02-26/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Reflections on being just one generation removed from the enactment of voting legislation that demands equal treatment for black people. Fri, 26 Feb 2021 10:05:51 GMT /news/arts-culture/2021-02-26/an-appreciation-of-the-hard-fought-right-to-vote Courtney Brown /news/community/2020-03-31/morning-headlines-ksu-to-issue-14m-in-refunds-lawmakers-ask-trump-for-state-disaster-declaration Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, March 31:Kent State to pay $14M in refunds;Ohio lawmakers ask Trump for state disaster declaration;Voting… Tue, 31 Mar 2020 11:37:44 GMT /news/community/2020-03-31/morning-headlines-ksu-to-issue-14m-in-refunds-lawmakers-ask-trump-for-state-disaster-declaration Amanda Rabinowitz