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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), despite running in a reliably red state, is not immune to national political headwinds, as he faces a tight race against former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

#Election2026: Two weeks from today, early in-person voting gets underway in Ohio. 🗳️ That's why I've compiled a comprehensive guide, including info on deadlines to look out for, early voting hours, and the process of casting an absentee ballot. Check it out here.↴ toledofreepress.com/voters-guide...

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Voter's Guide: Two weeks remain until early voting begins in Ohio - Toledo Free Press

While Nov. 3 is Election Day, there are, nationwide, millions of ballots that will be cast days in advance — some absentee, others in person.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#ICYMI: In my latest story for the Toledo Free Press, I spoke to a former reporter and graphic designer for 'The Press' — a weekly publication that, after 54 years, is shutting down — leaving its four-county region of Northwest Ohio without a dedicated newsroom. ➡️ toledofreepress.com/the-press-cl...

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | In Ohio's U.S. Senate race, there are three counties that may be worth watching, as their own political evolution says a lot about the state's — particularly when it comes to working class and suburban voters. ⬇️ youtu.be/buhx8-LJPPc?...

Three counties that could be integral in Ohio's U.S. Senate race

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | The Washington Post is out today with a feature on Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo), who faces her most competitive race yet, following a redraw of Ohio's 9th Congressional District — which she currently represents — to further advantage Republicans.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#ICYMI: The Federal Reserve, in response to persistent inflationary pressure on the economy, announced a quarter-percent interest rate hike today, bringing its benchmark rate to 4%.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | 48 days remain until November 3rd, with early voting set to begin even earlier. A new poll of likely Ohio voters, conducted Sept. 1-10 by Bowling Green State University and YouGov, offers some insight into voter sentiment. jadenreports.substack.com/p/election-2...

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Election 2026: New polling in Ohio's U.S. Senate, gubernatorial races

While Ohio's Democratic candidates maintain slight leads over their opponents, poll respondents, when asked, expressed more confidence in the Republicans' chances of winning come November.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

On this and every #NationalVoterRegistrationDay 🗳️, it's not just about those who, while eligible, have never cast a ballot before. It's also about those who've maybe voted in the past, but not done so recently — and as a result — may need to re-register.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Barring The Blade's sale to new ownership, Northwest Ohio will lose two newsrooms this year. 📰 On Friday, The Press — a weekly print publication serving Lucas, Wood, Ottawa, and Sandusky counties — announced that it would be closing up shop indefinitely.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A journalism fun fact: There would be no midterm election coverage without the humble spreadsheet. That's right — it's not just the MVP of corporate accounting, it also embodies the "organized" in "organized chaos" for political reporters. #TheMoreYouKnow

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | As part of my work with Michigan Public this past summer, I spoke with two Gen Z voters in one of the country's purplest states.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A few thoughts on today's news involving The Blade, which will cease publication on December 31st, unless it finds a buyer. For my friends and colleagues who've done great work on behalf of this organization, I'm hoping there's better news on the horizon.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

The campaign of Dr. Amy Acton, Ohio's Democratic candidate for governor, says "an armed individual lunged" at her during a visit to the Canfield Fair on Sunday. The campaign went on to stay "multiple people" were injured, as a result, and expressed gratitude to law enforcement.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

In partnership with my hometown PBS & NPR affiliate, I'm hosting a 13-week series — beginning October 1st — that'll focus on the run-up to Election Day and ensuing results. 🗳️ These Ohio-focused reports will air Thursdays at 7:45 a.m. during NPR's Morning Edition on WGTE FM 91.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Here's what Gloria Steinem shared with me about empathy, embracing change, and diversity, during our March 2024 interview. You can watch it in full here: youtu.be/TnXPK1wCLG4?...

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

What a quick call in this race, which also happens to buck this year's trend of longtime Democratic incumbents losing against a primary challenger. In this case, Markey appears to have demonstrated more credibility as a progressive, which really matters in a state like Massachusetts.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | State legislative races almost never receive significant attention — despite the fact that decisions made in Columbus impact: • how state sales and income tax revenue is spent • much of public education funding & policy

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

A recent The New York Times piece, focusing on the frustrations of Ohio voters, captured candid takes on the issues shaping this year's midterm elections: "It's all dumpy. Businesses are closing, the roads look like crap." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/23/u...

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Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again

A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

The Ohio House of Representatives is comprised of 99 lawmakers, each representing a different section of the state.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | Voters' top concern — most polls show — is costs, which is why almost every campaign is focused on the issue, including that of Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, who spoke to supporters in Toledo on Thursday. Here's a recap.↴ youtu.be/QBcPL_sfK-M?...

U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) focuses on costs in Toledo speech

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️: I asked Mayor Wade Kapszukiewicz (D-Toledo), who was present at today's rally for U.S. Senate candidate Sherrod Brown, about what support he'd like to see from Washington. ⬇️

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Here's a preview of my interview on WGTE-TV's 'To The Point,' hosted by Doni Miller, which is airing tomorrow night at 8:30 — and again on Sunday — at 11 a.m. 📺: WGTE Public Media

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | NBC News came to Toledo this week, as Ohio's 9th Congressional District race is one of the most competitive in the country — and, with a narrowly-divided House, will be key in deciding the balance of power in Washington. youtu.be/ZUQi_e9K0tk?...

‘Fed up with a war they didn't want’: Midwestern voters air frustrations impacting the midterms

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

PROGRAMMING ALERT 📺: Tune in to this week's edition of 'To the Point with Doni Miller,' Friday at 8:30 p.m. on WGTE (or Sunday at 11 a.m.), for an election-themed conversation. 🗳️ For those who aren't local, but would still like to watch, I'll share a link to the interview. 🔗

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Watch the full story here: youtu.be/Wjx9H-_Go5A?...

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Special Report ▶️ Through the lens of surveillance cameras, which have since been disabled, Tim Ridi has watched — from thousands of miles away — Israeli settlers attempt a siege on a home in the West Bank.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Tim Ridi lives here in Northwest Ohio, and during our one-on-one interview, he provided insight into what his brother and nephew — who live in a northern part of the occupied West Bank — are being subjected to by Israeli settlers.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

The leading contenders in Ohio's gubernatorial race have recently released their data center policy proposals. Watch yesterday's special report here. ▶️ youtu.be/J9G9V8WOjpw?...

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️: Tuesday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Amy Acton, made a stop in Toledo. The following day, her opponent's running mate stopped by the Wood County Fair. In this special report, a look at the policy pitches both campaigns are making. | Watch here ⬇️ youtu.be/J9G9V8WOjpw?...

Election 2026: The race for governor comes to Northwest Ohio

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | This week, one of the nation's most competitive gubernatorial races came to Northwest Ohio. Tomorrow, I'm bringing you a special report, which will have the details of Amy Acton's Tuesday rally in Toledo and a Wednesday visit to Wood County by Vivek Ramaswamy's running mate.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The largest declines were seen in public education, retail, and the financial sector, which shed 50,000, 19,000, and 14,000 jobs, respectively. Hiring in Healthcare, however, was resilient, which offset some of the month's job losses. Read more here 📰: jadenreports.substack.com/p/us-economy...

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️ | Having narrowly won the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat, Abdul El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in the fall.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Are there conclusions that can be drawn, about the Democratic Party at large, from Michigan's contentious U.S. Senate primary? Perhaps, but at the same time, each contest comes with its own political context. | Read my analysis here 📰: open.substack.com/pub/jadenrep...

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️: There's a new AP projection. In the Detroit-based 13th Congressional District, Rep. Shri Thaneder is defeated in his Democratic primary by challenger Donavan McKinney, a current state representative. apnews.com/projects/ele...

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Michigan U.S. House Primary Election Live Results 2026

Live results for the August 4, 2026 Michigan U.S. House primary. Track election results with real-time vote counts, county-level maps and race calls from AP.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

#Election2026 🗳️: The Associated Press projects Abdul El-Sayed will defeat Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

The Associated Press projects that John James will win the Republican nomination for Michigan governor, meaning he'll advance to face Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the fall.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

While Jocelyn Benson is the projected winner of the Democratic primary for Michigan governor, the AP has not yet made a projection in the Republican primary.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

With over a fifth of the statewide vote in, Abdul El-Sayed maintains his lead over Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan's U.S. Senate Democratic primary.

Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Stevens is up by only 2% in Oakland County, which is part of the congressional district she currently represents.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

It's an early lead, but quite a noteworthy one, for Abdul El-Sayed.

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Statement from the office of Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo), who was a passenger in a vehicle that was struck this morning: "This morning Congresswoman Kaptur was a passenger in a vehicle on her way to a church service when the car she was traveling in was struck. She is active, alert, and (cont.)

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Jaden Jefferson @jadenreports.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

The 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially became law 158 years ago today, guaranteeing citizenship to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States," including formerly enslaved people. It also, notably, established legal due process. www.archives.gov/milestone-do...

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14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Civil Rights (1868)

EnlargeDownload Link Citation: The House Joint Resolution Proposing the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, June 16, 1866; Enrolled Acts and Resolutions of Congress, 1789-1999; General Records of the ...