“Voting is the expression of our commitment to ourselves, one another, this country, and this world.” —Sharon Salzberg
The president of the United States of America has a huge influence on how the world responds to international crises, such as wars, global pandemics, and climate change, as well as domestic issues like health care and the economy. Every four years, the American people exercise their right to vote for the candidate they want for president, but often voters are less informed than they would like to be about candidates, policies, and current affairs that might influence their vote.
Fortunately, OHIO is home to an abundance of faculty experts from a variety of disciplines who can help us understand some of the more subtle issues around this year’s election.
Ask the Experts Election 2020 Livestream Recordings
Moderated by Samantha Pelham
October 1— Katherine Jellison and Sarah Poggione
Topic:How women have and continue to change the political landscape in the United States.
October 15— Geoff Dabelko , Daniel Skinner , and Dina Lopez
Topic:How do climate change and health care intertwine, and how are they reflected in the candidates’ policies?
October 22— Emmanuel Jean-Francois , Nukhet Sandal , and Mario Grijalva
Topic:How other countries view America’s current election in terms of being concerned with their own countries’ relationship with America.
October 26— Kevin Mattson and Karen Riggs
Topic:How politics has become entertainment on social media platforms and how social media activism may boost or diminish campaigns.
October 29— Anirudh Ruhil , Stephen Scanlan , and Charles Smith
Topic:How the Black Lives Matter movement will affect this year’s election.
November 2— Daniel Karney , Roberto Duncan , and Glen Dutcher
Topic:How the candidates’ proposed economic policies affect contributors to economic growth, energy and environmental issues, and how workers will be impacted.
Ask the Experts - Special Edition
Join Dr. Benjamin Bates and Dr. Daniel Skinner for a discussion on President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis and how this could impact his term in office and the upcoming 2020 election.
Bobcats Vote
See why members of the Marching 110 vote, and why you should too!
Key Dates
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Absentee Ballot Deadlines
Request:October 31
Return by mail:Postmarked by November 2
Return in person:November 3 by 7:30 p.m. -
Early Voting
October 6–November 2, but dates and hours may vary based on where you live.
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Election Day
November 3