Ohio votes tilt as Bush edges toward second term
In Ohio long lines formed at polls as voters weighed Bush and Kerry. Republican leaders claimed victory while noting Fox network support. Kerry carried Montgomery County narrowly while Bush led in Greene, Warren, and others as state results shaped the tight nationwide race.
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Kerry maintains resolve as vote tally looms
Edwards signals fight for every vote as Kerry skims first polls. McCurry and Lockhart declined to say if Kerry should speak before results. Kerry, missing as polls close, thanked supporters in La Crosse and voted for himself, dining at Union Oyster House with Teresa Heinz Kerry.
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Voters reject amendment feared to limit domestic partner rights
Opposition from Gov. Bob Taft U.S. Sens DeWine and Voinovich Attorney General Jim Petro Ohio State University AARP Ohio and unions warned the 55 word two sentence measure would hinder unmarried couples from wills hospital visits and other agreements. OSU noted domestic partner benefits could affect faculty and staff recruitment while three state universities offer such benefits.
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Bush stays up waiting on election verdict at White House
President George W. Bush kept a vigil in the White House residence hours after returning from Texas and Ohio as the nation awaited the vote tally for a possible second term. Family, staff, and the Bush dog Barney filled the scenes while aides monitored results in the Roosevelt Room.
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Township merger vote fails amid ballot confusion in Warren County
Township voters reject the merger while city ballots also omit the question. The charter amendment for a seven member at large city council passed 2 958 to 1 627 as officials note the merger needed approval in both jurisdictions. Officials say the ballot error will be studied and a replay is unlikely for at least three years.
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