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Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Justice Department to monitor Portage County election after voter intimidation complaints

Audrey Trevarthan, Digital managing editor October 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Justice announced today it will monitor federal voting rights laws during early voting and on Election Day in Portage County. Residents filed complaints with federal and state...

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the campus of East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina, on Oct. 13.

Harris unveils new proposals targeting Black men as she looks to shore up Democratic coalition

Ebony Davis and Eva McKend, CNN October 14, 2024

(CNN) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday unveiled new proposals targeting Black men as she seeks to strengthen her coalition ahead of Election Day. The announcement comes as Harris lags behind...

The Kent Stater has launched a survey on Kent State student's thoughts this election. The survey is in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

The Kent Stater launches election survey

Alton Northup, News Director October 10, 2024

Voting? Have your voice heard. The Kent Stater has launched an anonymous survey on the 2024 presidential election in partnership with the Department of Sociology and Criminology. The survey seeks...

Representatives of the League of Women Voters of Kent register students to vote in front of the DI Hub Oct. 7.

‘Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power’ tour fuels last-minute voter registration for students

Paul Burlinghaus, Reporter October 9, 2024

On Monday, the League of Women Voters of Kent partnered with Kent State Votes to host the “Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Power” tour for last-minute voter registration for students and to educate them...

League of Women Voters of Kent helps Kent State students register to vote

Michael Neenan, Kent Stater TV Reporter October 8, 2024

For the Oct. 7 voter registration deadline, the League of Women Voters of Kent set up on campus to help Kent State students register to vote for the 2024 presidential election. Kent Stater TV's Michael...

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

Students educate peers on voter registration mishaps

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter October 8, 2024

Kent State is still reeling from Akron Votes’ presence on campus, which left an estimated 250 students incorrectly registered to vote in the upcoming fall election.  Although Kent State Votes has...

Nearly 250 Kent State students have until Oct. 7, 2024, to re-register to vote. If they don't, they may be turned away from the election.

These Kent State students may not be able to vote

Alton Northup, News Director September 30, 2024

Nearly 250 Kent State students may be turned away from voting this year. This semester, a third-party group registered students to vote on campus. However, improper information the group provided to...

The “#ThisiswhyIvote” board displays reasons students shared as to why they think voting is important.

Women’s Center educates students on the importance of voting

Adriana Gasiewski, Reporter September 21, 2024

The small crowd of students in attendance for the “Gather and Giveback: Voices of Tomorrow, Register and Connect” event, learned about the importance of staying informed about voting, Wednesday evening. Cassandra...

Flashes Vote Festival event hosted on The K by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Electoral Extravaganza educates student voters

Lindsay Collier, Reporter September 20, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza, held Sept. 16-20, aimed to educate students on the importance of voting and the process to register to vote. The event was sponsored by the Undergraduate Student Government...

Director of Governmental Affairs Zach Graves helps students register to vote at the Flashes Vote Festival hosted by Kent State USG on Sept. 17, 2024.

Flashes Vote Festival attracts students to encourage voter registration

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 19, 2024

The Electoral Extravaganza hosted the Flashes Vote Festival on the K at Risman Plaza Tuesday to encourage and assist students to get registered for the Nov. 7 election.  The festival took place on...

Kent State students come to the Student Recreation and Wellness Center to cast their votes on Nov. 8, 2022.

Voting 101: How to vote in Ohio

John Engoglia, Beat Reporter September 18, 2024

Students across campus are gearing up for the November election and for many, this will be their first time voting.   There are multiple procedures for voting and registration due to students' varying...

Illustration by Emily Riebe.

Concepts of a plan: The first meeting of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris

Jackson Small, Columnist September 17, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump met for the first time face to face on the debate stage on Sept. 10. The night began with Harris approaching Trump for a handshake, cementing...

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