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U.S. Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders greets supporters before his speech at Baldwin Wallace University on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2016.

Bernie Sanders rallies at Baldwin Wallace

Karl Schneider February 25, 2016

Bernie Sanders, the junior senator from Vermont and Democratic presidential hopeful, made his second Ohio stop in this year’s election cycle at Baldwin Wallace University on Thursday morning, just weeks...

Anthony Erhardt (left) and Andrew Ohl help students register to vote on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016 in the Student Center. Photo courtesy of Ben Kindel

College Democrats offer voter registration drive

Ben Kindel January 24, 2016

The Iowa caucus is only one week away, commencing the start of primary election voting.  For Ohioans, another important date is approaching; Feb. 16 is the last day to register to vote in the Ohio primary...

Jon Stewart

Our View: He’s back

KS Editors November 3, 2015

Jon Stewart extended his hand and flipped off retirement. Not really, but the the former “Daily Show” host did sign a four-year contract with HBO just in time for election coverage. While Stewart isn’t...

Our View: No-go for Joe Biden

KS Editors October 21, 2015

Vice President Joe Biden is no longer looking to take Obama’s seat in the White House. While the former Delaware senator ran for the Democratic nomination in 1988 and 2008, he made the announcement Wednesday...

Lucas Misera

Opinion: The presidential debacle

Lucas Misera October 13, 2015

There’s a logjam in the 2016 presidential race, and it’s quite unclear as to when a true frontrunner will develop out of either party.As of now, six Democrats are officially running for the presidency,...

Matt Poe

Opinion: Republicans may begin to turn on Donald Trump

Matt Poe September 22, 2015

The in-house battle between Republican presidential candidates and Donald Trump has taken its first dramatic step. Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, a major candidate just months ago, has officially ended...

Junior entrepreneurship major Kevin Otubu reacts as he becomes the Director of Programming for Undergraduate Student Government as results of the elections are streamed in the Kent State Student Center, Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

The results are in: USG announces new leadership positions

Matt Poe March 10, 2015

Kent State’s Undergraduate Student Government announced the winners of its election for the 2015-2016 school year on Tuesday evening.Several top positions such as Executive Director, Director of Programming,...

Ryan McCarthy is a sophomore political science major and a columnist for The Kent Stater. Contact him at rmccart5@kent.edu.

Opinion: The blue path to victory in the 2016 Senate elections

Ryan McCarthy November 17, 2014

Two weeks ago, the Republicans won an important victory by gaining the majority in the Senate. After a likely Republican victory in the Louisiana runoff, and the two independents — Angus King and Bernie...

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Winner’s Guide: Who won the 2014 election

November 5, 2014

State Election Winners GovernorClick here to learn more about Kasich's win.          John Kasich (Incumbent)                           Attorney GeneralClick here to learn more about...

2014 Live Election Results

November 4, 2014

See who is winning and what issues are gaining votes. // Ohio Governor // Ohio Attorney General // U.S. Congress, 13th Congressional District Representative

Issue 1

Ravenna City School District: Issue 1

Alex Valverde November 3, 2014

In this year’s election, Ravenna City Schools has two issues on the ballot. Reporter Alex Valverde looks into Issue 1.To learn more about both issues Ravenna Schools is proposing, you can visit www.supportravennaschools.com or...

Portage County Candidates

November 2, 2014

Supreme Court of Ohio JusticeClick here to learn more about the Supreme Court of Ohio Justice candidates.       Judith French (Incumbent)                  Sharon Kennedy (Incumbent)    ...

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