As Ohio voters cast their ballots today for issues on abortion and legalizing marijuana, a new poll finds up to 37% of rural voters can be swayed by candidates messaging and policy proposals. Affordable housing and the high cost of living remain top concerns among the 500 voters polled living in Ohio and nearly a dozen other states. Dee Davis, president of the Center for Rural Strategies, said Democratic candidates with a populist messages would benefit from making their case to rural voters. .
As Kentucky voters head to the polls to choose the state s next governor, attorney general, secretary of state and other state officials, VOTE411.org can help them navigate the voting process. Laura Weinstein, chair of the League s voter services committee, said the website offers detailed candidate information for the elected offices, voter registration details, polling place locations and other helpful election information. "If you go to VOTE411, you can see the different types of photo IDs that are allowed in the state of Kentucky, and there is a wide range, but be sure to bring a photo ID with you," she explained. " .
The state of Arizona and its voters have played a critical role in past elections, which include the voices of rural voters in the Grand Canyon State. A new poll by the Center for Rural Strategies and Lake Research Partners asked people in rural America how they feel about their role in the economy and the perception of modern politics. Celinda Lake, president of Lake Research Partners, said political polarization among rural voters is increasing, and has influenced perceptions of the economy. .