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Ohio Issue 1 sparked a fight over one word. What is ‘gerrymandering’?
The GOP-led Ohio Ballot Board turned the tables on a campaign to replace Ohio’s politician-based redistricting system with an independent commission.
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Nelsonville voters to decide fate of city charter (Updated)
Amid an ongoing court of appeals case, the board of elections gave the go-ahead for Nelsonville voters to decide whether or not to abolish their city charter.
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Ohio votes for Green Party candidate won’t count due to VP swap
The Green Party named its official vice presidential candidate five days after the state deadline to replace the name on the Nov. 5 ballot.
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Nelsonville council moves on ballot initiative
The council’s action precedes an emergency Board of Elections meeting on Thursday, which will determine the outcome of the proposed Nov. 5 ballot initiative.
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Athens appeals plastic bag ban decision
The city has yet to put forward its full argument, but said it objects to a local judge’s decision granting summary judgment in the state’s favor.
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Ohio Ballot Board OKs misleading language for state Issue 1
The approved language for the Nov. 5 ballot says the measure would require gerrymandering, when it’s intended to eliminate it.
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Former Athens County Auditor’s Office employee charged with theft in office
Former Deputy Auditor Kristen Andrews faces two third-degree felony charges.
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Ohio Supreme Court clears ballot language for state Issue 1
The Ohio Supreme Court let stand ballot language that will describe Issue 1 as requiring gerrymandering, when the proposal is intended to do the opposite.
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Ohio one of states targeted as Democrats fight for Senate majority
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown is one of the beneficiaries of a $25 million, 10-state effort by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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Register or update your voter registration by October 7
The League of Women Voters of Athens County encourages every eligible voter to register, to learn about candidates and ballot issues, and to vote.
