Athens County voter turnout increased by 13 percent since last midterm election; Mike DeWine elected governor of Ohio
By Madeleine Peck | Nov. 7, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
NEWS BLOGS
Sherrod Brown wins Senate race for Ohio
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 7, 2018Democrat incumbent Sherrod Brown won the Senate race, beating challenger Jim Renacci 52.72 percent to 47.28 percent (with 94.35 percent of precincts reporting in Ohio).
Mike DeWine will be Ohio’s next governor
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 7, 2018The Republican Ohio Attorney General defeated opponent Richard Cordray to become Ohio’s next governor.
Dave Yost is the new Ohio attorney general
By Sarah M. Penix | Nov. 7, 2018Yost took about 53 percent of the vote.
Jay Edwards wins re-election as state representative
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 7, 2018Jay Edwards won the race for State Representative of the 94th District, beating Democrat Taylor Sappington 58.29%-41.71% with 98% of precincts reporting in Ohio.
Here's a breakdown of how much money was spent in some of Ohio’s major races
By George Shillcock | Nov. 7, 2018DeWine outraised Cordray while Incumbents across the state outraised their opponents by large margins.
Athens County officials retain positions
By Bennett Leckrone | Nov. 7, 2018Three Athens County officials retained their positions in the 2018 election
Stivers wins Ohio 15th District seat, defeats Neal
By George Shillcock | Nov. 7, 2018Stivers took only 34.47 percent of the vote in Athens County while his opponent got 63.11 percent.
Issue 1 shot down by midterm voters
By Abby Miller | Nov. 6, 2018The classification for obtaining, possessing or using illegal drugs will remain a felony.
Issue 3, Athens City School District levy, passes
By Maggie Campbell , Arianna Guerra and Nolan Simmons | Nov. 6, 2018The levy will increase property taxes to improve school facilities.
How the Internet is shaking up the world of political elections
By Abby Miller | Nov. 6, 2018The internet helps spread politicians’ messages, but it can also be a host to disinformation.
Record numbers of LGBT and female candidates in 2018 election
By George Shillcock | Nov. 6, 2018More than 300 LGBT candidates are running nationwide for all offices while more than 1,000 women are running for federal and state office.
Election Edition 2018
By The Post Staff and Megan Knapp | Nov. 6, 2018The Post's Election Edition 2018
Ohio University's homecoming king and queen are both African-American
By Arianna Guerra | Nov. 6, 2018This is the second time there have been two African American winners since 2011.
Ohio Senate Race: Sherrod Brown will serve third term
By Mikayla Rochelle | Nov. 6, 2018Democrat Incumbent Sherrod Brown won the U.S. Senate race against Republican Jim Renacci.
Student Senate: Members vote on bill to endorse Student Legal Services
By Ellen Wagner | Nov. 6, 2018Student Senate will vote on three resolutions.
Video Game Review: ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ is one of the most ambitious games of the current console generation
By Morris Wein | Nov. 6, 2018It’s bold, bloody, brutal redemption.
Live updates for 2018 election results in Athens and across Ohio
By Alex McCann and News Staff Update | Nov. 6, 2018Follow along for live updates as results roll in for election races both in Athens and across Ohio.
Polls are open for Ohio’s general elections; it’s National Peanut Butter Lovers Month
By Georgia Davis | Nov. 6, 2018Your daily Athens newsletter.
Faculty Senate: Members hear presentation about sustainability hubs
By Tedi Delashmet | Nov. 6, 2018Members also heard a presentation on the Faculty Compensation Task Force report.
