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ELECTION 2008 | THE R ACE FOR OHIO With four states holding primaries tomorrow, including Ohio, presidential candidates have been heavily campaigning in the delegate-rich state that may deliver the Democratic nominee.
The final push
GAVIN JACKSON | DAILY KENT STATER
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton waits on stage yesterday afternoon while being introduced to a crowd of more than 500 people at Garfield High School in Akron. Clinton spoke about bringing jobs back to the area and about health care, among other issues.
GAVIN JACKSON | DAILY KENT STATER
Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama prepares to field questions from an audience of more than 400 people Saturday evening at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights. The town hall meeting let Obama address issues from gay marriage and immigration to his plan on getting out of Iraq.
ELECTION DAY BASICS Election Day voting A current and valid photo identification (i.e. Ohio driver’s license, state ID, government ID). Photo identification must show name and address (does not need to be current address for driver’s license); or n
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A military identification that shows the voter’s name and current address; or
A copy of a current utility bill (including cell phone bill), bank statement, government check, paycheck, or other government document that shows the voter’s name and current address (including from a public college or university). n
Note: Ohio law provides you cannot use as proof of identification a notice that the board of elections mailed to you. Voters who do not provide one of these documents will still be able to vote by provisional ballot. Election Day procedures For more information, such as where to vote, voting assistance and voting for a political party, visit the Voting Information link of the Ohio Secretary of State’s Web site at http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos. KATIE ROUPE | DAILY KENT STATER
Polling locations To find your polling location, go to the Find Your Polling Location site under the Voter Information Searches link on Ohio Secretary of State’s Web site at http:// www.sos.state.oh.us/sos.
Bill Clinton stumps for his wife, Hillary, at Kent State Tuscarawas Friday. Clinton discussed Hillary’s stances on health care, education and veterans.
Provisional voting Every voter must provide proof of identity at the time of voting. A person who casts a provisional ballot and does not provide acceptable proof of identity at the time of voting is allowed to provide such proof within 10 days after the election, in accordance with law. For more information, visit the Portage County Board of Elections Web site. Portage County Board of Elections contact information 449 S. Meridian St., Room 101 Ravenna, Ohio 44266 Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday) Telephone: (330) 297-3511 Fax: (330) 297-3518 E-mail: portage@sos.state.oh.us Web site: www.co.portage.oh.us/election/index.html Source: Ohio Secretary of State’s Web site, http://www.sos.state.oh.us/index.aspx
[ ONLINE ] Check out a photo gallery of the candidates stumping in Ohio. Look at what’s going on at Kent State this week in our weekly calendar.
ABOVE PHOTOS BY GAVIN JACKSON | DAILY KENT STATER
ABOVE LEFT: Supporters of Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Clinton gather Saturday afternoon in the student union at the University of Akron for the Ohio Women Make History Rally. The event featured prominent women, including former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, Chelsea Clinton and several female politicians. ABOVE RIGHT: Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama shakes hands with a supporter after finishing his speech and taking questions from the audience at a town hall meeting at Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights.
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ELECTION 2008 | THE PRIMARIES
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Undecided 2008: a summary of candidates’ views on issues
The Kent African Student Association and international performers celebrated African traditions through dance, fashion and food. PAGE A7
Find out all the presidential candidates’ stances on important issues leading up to Tuesday’s Ohio primary election. PAGE A3