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Campaign strategies for independent voters

The approaches used by campaigns to target and mobilize independent voters in Ohio.

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Jan 10, 2026

What are the requirements for independent voters to participate in Ohio Democratic or Republican primaries?

Ohio does not use party-affiliated voter registration; instead, any registered voter shows up at the primary and selects either a Democratic, Republican, or nonpartisan/amendments ballot — and that se...

Jan 10, 2026

What role do college towns (Athens County, Stark? check) play in Ohio Democratic concentrations?

College towns in Ohio act as concentrated pockets of Democratic support—places like Athens (home to Ohio University) help produce counties that vote blue even as the state tilts Republican overall—bec...