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A voter at Chauncey Elementary School casts his ballot on Election day, Nov. 3, 2020.

Nov 4, 2020 | 10:17 PM

Twitter Reactions

Twitter Reactions: 2020 presidential election results

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Nov 4, 2020 | 10:14 PM

Biden and Black Voters

Here’s the Tea: Joe Biden is better for the future of Black America

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Nov 4, 2020 | 10:10 PM

From the Editor’s Desk

From the Editor’s Desk: Even during COVID-19, Election Night is a newsroom staple for journalists

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Nov 4, 2020 | 10:08 PM

America has entered a post-democratic era

Uncle Sam: America has entered a post-democratic era

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Nov 4, 2020 | 10:05 PM

Black Americans still lose

Again, America has failed its black citizens

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Nov 4, 2020 | 10:03 PM

Gerrymandering Wins Again

Democrats can’t seem to win Athens county is the House

President Donald J. Trump speaks at his Make America Great Again Rally in Circleville, Ohio, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.

Nov 4, 2020 | 10:00 pM

Ohio Votes Red

Trump wins Ohio General Election

U.S. Congressional Representative for Ohio’s 15th district, Steve Stivers

Nov 4, 2020 | 2:18 AM

Stivers Stays

Steve Stivers will be the U.S. Congressional Representative for Ohio’s 15th district

Charlie Adkins, the democratic candidate, speaks during the debate for County Commissioner at the Athens Public Library on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. The candidates answered questions from the audience and expressed their opinions on how to deal with various important issues.

Nov 4, 2020 | 1:59 AM

Charlie Continues as Commissioner

Charlie Adkins elected for a third term as an Athens County Commissioner

Republican Rep. Jay Edwards during a debate against challenging Democrat Taylor Sappington on Oct. 29. (FILE)

Nov 4, 2020 | 1:25 AM

Edwards Reelected

Jay Edwards will continue to be the state representative for Ohio’s 94th District

Republican Ohio state Senator Frank Hoagland

Nov 4, 2020 | 1:21 AM

Hoagland Wins Reelection

Republican Ohio state Senator Frank Hoagland reelected

(Left to right) Jennifer Trainer, Sara Andrews and David Rothwell wait in line outside the Athens County Board of Elections office, anticipating their opportunity to vote early on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, with only a week left until polling locations close for the general election.

Nov 4, 2020 | 1:17 AM

COVID Election Implications

How the election looks different because of COVID-19

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Nov 3, 2020 | 11:25 PM

It's time for the two-party system to end

The two-party political system in the United States only increases the dichotomy that already exists. It's not representative and silences voices

Illustration by Mary Berger | Art Director

Nov 3, 2020 | 10:14 PM

Four Years Later

President Trump’s first term strengthens voter sentiments, energizes voting efforts

Signs supporting democratic candidates along East State Street in Athens, Ohio.

Nov 3, 2020 | 3:25 PM

The Effects of Political Signs

Political signs have been more effective this election cycle, but also more controversial

The Athens County Board of Elections, located at 15 S.Court St., in Athens, Ohio. (FILE)

Nov 3, 2020 | 3:09 PM

Third-party Voters in Athens

Third-party voting persists despite tight election

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Nov 3, 2020 | 2:07 AM

What the Candidates Will Do for You

Here’s what the candidates on your ballot would mean for Ohio

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Nov 3, 2020 | 2:02 AM

What if we get four more years?

Campbell’s Corner: Expect more reform, refusal with Trump re-election

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Nov 3, 2020 | 1:58 AM

More of the same

Worth a Reminder: QAnon is just an iteration of what we’ve seen before

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Nov 3, 2020 | 12:27 AM

What happens if Biden wins?

Bennett’s Ballot: The United States looks different with Biden winning the election

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Nov 3, 2020 | 12:23 AM

What is MAGA asking for?

Uncle Sam: Republicans can’t and won’t “Make America Great Again”

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Nov 3, 2020 | 12:20 AM

Guns and election-anxiety

Noah's Ark: Vote, then buy a gun

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Nov 2, 2020

COVID Campaign

Political campaigns find new ways to say their message

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Nov 2, 2020

Political Relationships

In polarizing times, political differences are deal breakers for many young people

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Nov 2, 2020

Precinct Predictions

2016 voter precinct data to be strong indicator of Athens’ 2020 voting patterns

Screengrab from the virtual debate between Rep. Steve Stivers and Joel Newby on Oct. 16, 2020.

Oct. 29, 2020

Ohio 15th District Debate

Candidates for the Ohio 15th Congressional District face off in virtual debate.

A stack of Athens County Commissioners business cards rest on a table during a meeting on January 29, 2019.

Oct. 29, 2020

County Commissioner Quarrel

Community forum hosts candidates for open Athens County Commissioner position

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