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The Electoral College

Learn how the United States elects a president through the Electoral College.

Obama vs. McCain: Who has the edge?

See where the candidates stand on the big issues and vote for the one you think has the edge.

Map: Where have they visited in Ohio?

Track where Barack Obama and John McCain have visited in Ohio in their race to the White House.

Rank the election issues

Rank the hot button issues of the election and see how your ranking compares to others'.

Map: 2008 primary voter turnout

Click on a state to see the results for voter turnout in 2000, 2004, and 2008.

Rank best U.S. presidents of all time

Rank your Top 10 best United States presidents and see how other users voted.

Rank worst U.S. presidents of all time

Rank your Top 10 worst United States presidents and see how other users voted.

Democratic gains in Ohio 2000-2006

Click on a county to see changes in vote totals and margins for the Democratic and Republican candidates at the top of the ballots in the 2000, 2004 and 2006 general elections.

Interactive map: Road construction in Butler and Warren counties

Explore this map to learn about road construction projects planned for Butler and Warren counties in 2008 by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT).

Interactive map: 2008 primary voter turnout

Click on a state to see the results for voter turnout in 2000, 2004, and 2008.

The Fallen: A tribute to local area fallen fighting troops

This project is intended to honor service members who have died during the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Troops with ties to the area left behind family, friends and a legacy of service to their country.

Clinton vs. Obama — Who has the edge?

Democrats: Clinton vs. Obama. See how the candidates stand on some key issues and vote for your favorite, then see how your votes stack up with other users.

Snow Emergency Levels

The Sheriff of a county may declare a snow emergency and temporarily close county and township roads. There are three levels of snow emergency classification.

Ohio foreclosure filings

Click on a county to see foreclosure filing rates in Ohio counties in 2006.