As Republicans celebrate, local Democrats regroup
Democratic candidates failed to crack 40% of the vote across Butler County in this year's election. Organizers and candidates alike are looking to the future following local and national losses.
Election
Economy and lingering pandemic effects among factors driving young men to the GOP
Support for Donald Trump among young men was up 12 points from 2020. Three Miami University students said the economy was the biggest motivating factor, but becoming adults during the pandemic also influenced their politics.
Reflections: Media and national politics
The media has always played a role in American politics, but the industry has reinvented itself repeatedly over the decades.
Miami students get in on polling business for 2024 election
Miami University students got to try their hands at polling ahead of the 2024 election and will spend time analyzing their findings during the rest of the fall semester.
Lane Libraries Levy passes, secures long-term funding
Voters opted to renew a levy to support the Lane Library system in western Butler County. On the other side of the county, an increased levy for the MidPointe Library system failed.
Issue 2 passes in Butler County, providing Fire and EMS with more funding and resources
Voters in Oxford overwhelmingly voted to pass a Fire and EMS levy which will raise nearly $1.3 million per year for the Oxford Fire Department.
Republicans fare well in local, statewide races
Republican candidates including newcomer Diane Mullins and incumbent State Senator George Lang won their races by wide margins in Butler County.