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AP Race Call: Donald Trump wins Ohio
In Athens County, Harris led Trump 57% to 43% at 9:23 p.m., with 85% of precincts reporting.
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AP Race Call: Balderson wins reelection to U.S. House in Ohio’s 12th District
Balderson easily held off a challenge from Jarrad Christian, a U.S. Navy veteran with roots in Athens County.
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What to expect in Ohio on Election Day
Ohio has fallen off the list of presidential battlegrounds, but the election here will impact the nation’s future.
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About 90 Nelsonville ballots cast didn’t include local ballot issue (Updated)
The board of elections contacted voters who used the incomplete ballots to give them a chance to vote on whether to abolish the city charter.
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Key questions answered, as Election Day rolls on
Prepare for Election Day to extend into election week — nobody knows how long it’ll take for the new president to be announced.
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Vote recounts rarely change election outcomes, even in close races
Most states allow recounts when the margin between the top candidates falls within a specific margin, such as 0.5 percentage points.
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Understanding the Electoral College, and how states elect the president
Under the Electoral College system, more weight is given to a single vote in a small state than to the vote of someone in a large state.
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County employee under investigation after press conference appearance
An Athens County EMS employee — now on leave — spoke about working conditions at an Oct. 24 press conference organized by independent county commissioner candidate Jon Rose.
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Jones, McCarey talk issues for District 95
A lowkey forum earlier this month featured a polite discussion between the candidates.
