Outreach groups help bolster protection for voting process across Ohio

Mia Lewis said anxiety and confusion loom over this year's general election, but her organization and others are increasing efforts to assure voter protection in Franklin County and across Ohio through Election Day.

Lewis, associate director of Common Cause Ohio, helps lead a nonpartisan group that educates voters and ensures residents can cast their ballots safely. The statewide group is part of a national organization, which forms the Election Protection coalition.

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Franklin County commissioners approve early voter outreach despite dispute

After two years of contention, the Franklin County commissioners signed off Tuesday on a plan to support early voter outreach efforts for the general election.

The $420,000 allocation was approved by two of the three members of the Board of Commissioners, John O’Grady and Marilyn Brown. Commissioner Kevin Boyce voted against the resolution, expressing concerns over outreach to minority publications and senior residents.

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