First-time voters bummed, but undeterred by delayed Ohio primary

Abra Lisowski did everything right.

The 18-year-old native of Cleveland Heights registered to vote and researched her 2020 primary ballot thoroughly. While other voters paid most attention to the presidential race, Lisowski had her eyes on a local schools levy. She was excited to cast her ballot in favor of the district.

Then COVID-19 got in the way. With support of the governor, Ohio’s health director declared a health emergency to close all voting locations just eight hours before the polls were set to open.

First-time voters like Lisowski experienced an unwelcome introduction to the American democratic process — the unprecedented postponement of a statewide election. Many had accompanied their parents to the polls as children, watching them be greeted cheerfully by pollworkers and receive a coveted “I Voted” sticker on their way out.

This election was supposed to be their turn.

Read more: https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2020/03/31/first-time-voters-bummed-but-undeterred-by-delayed-ohio-primary/