--- title: "Articles | VoteR Connect" description: "Read the latest articles, insights, and perspectives from the VoteR Connect community." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebPage", "name": "Articles", "description": "Read the latest articles, insights, and perspectives from the VoteR Connect community.", "url": "https://voterconnect.lovable.app/articles", "isPartOf": { "@type": "WebSite", "name": "VoteR Connect", "url": "https://voterconnect.lovable.app" } } --- [![VoteR](/assets/voter-logo-light-D4J3N2RF.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about)[Issues](/issues)[Events](/events)[Candidates](/candidates)[Races](/offices)[Articles](/articles) Toggle theme [Donate](/donate) [Log in](/login)[Sign up](/register) Toggle menu [](/)Articles # Articles Insights, news, and perspectives from our community Filters [ ## Meet Ian Chamberlain, Republican for Ohio House District 41 Video Podcast Ian Chamberlain — a Toledo native who negotiated Department of Defense contracts — sits down with the VoteR podcast about his run for Ohio House District 41. 0 0 Toby Miller Aug 25, 2026 Read ](/articles/meet-ian-chamberlain-republican-for-ohio-house-district-41)[ ## Meet Dave Karmol, Republican for Ohio House District 43 Video Podcast Dave Karmol — Toledo native, former state representative, and son of State Rep. Irma Karmol — sits down with the VoteR podcast about his run for Ohio House District 43. 0 0 Toby Miller Aug 24, 2026 Read ](/articles/meet-dave-karmol-republican-for-ohio-house-district-43)[ ## The Progressive Pivot - Democratic Socialist Drift Opinion, Analysis How progressive leaders use the "Woke 1" framing to distance themselves from failed policy outcomes (like rising crime rates or school shutdowns) without actually abandoning their core political apparatus. 1 0 Martin Rini Aug 16, 2026 Read ](/articles/the-progressive-pivot-democratic-socialist-drift)[ ## Help Wanted - Anchor for Democracy The Lucas County Board of Elections is actively seeking dedicated residents in a paid, temporary role to serve as a Precinct Election Official for the Nov. 2026 election. 0 0 Martin Rini Aug 16, 2026 Read ](/articles/help-wanted-anchor-for-democracy)[ ## The Stakes Couldn't Be Higher! The decisions made at the ballot box during 2026 elections will directly impact our paychecks, our schools, our neighborhood safety, the future of the Republic. 0 0 Martin Rini Aug 13, 2026 Read ](/articles/the-stakes-couldnt-be-higher)[ ## Inside Lucas County's Elections: A Conversation with Don Miller of the Board of Elections Video Podcast Don Miller of the Lucas County Board of Elections explains the bipartisan process behind every ballot — and why the county needs more poll workers. 2 0 Toby Miller Aug 11, 2026 Read ](/articles/inside-lucas-countys-elections-a-conversation-with-don-miller)[ ## Meet Ed Schimmel, Republican for Ohio House District 44 Video Podcast Northwood Mayor Ed Schimmel on data centers, school funding, school choice, and ending unfunded mandates — and his run for the open 44th District seat. 1 0 Toby Miller Aug 10, 2026 Read ](/articles/meet-ed-schimmel-republican-for-ohio-house-district-44)[ ## Meet Robert McMahon, Republican for Ohio House District 42 Video Podcast Robert McMahon — Toledo small-business owner, church musician, and economist — on why government should manage the people's money like a household budget. 0 0 Toby Miller Aug 9, 2026 Read ](/articles/meet-robert-mcmahon-republican-for-ohio-house-district-42)[ ## Meet Jaime Agnew, Republican for Lucas County Probate Judge Video Podcast Jaime Agnew shares how taking custody of her 9-year-old brother led her to law school, and why she believes change in the probate court is long overdue. 1 0 Toby Miller Aug 8, 2026 Read ](/articles/meet-jaime-agnew-republican-for-lucas-county-probate-judge)[ ## FROM “INDEPENDENT” TO REPUBLICAN!? Opinion The author recounts their journey from being an unaffiliated voter to serving as a Republican state representative, arguing that self-reflection led them to realize their values aligned with the Republican Party and encouraging others to examine their own political beliefs. 1 0 Sally Perz Aug 3, 2026 Read ](/articles/from-independent-to-republican)[ ## VoteR Candidate Podcast with Dave Karmol Video Podcast Getting to know Dave Karmol candidate for Ohio District 43 1 0 Toby Miller Aug 3, 2026 Read ](/articles/voter-candidate-podcast-with-dave-karmol)[ ## VoteR Candidate Podcast with Ian Chamberlin Video Podcast Getting to know Ian Chamberlain candidate for Ohio District 41 https://www.friendsofianchamberlin.com/ 0 0 Toby Miller Aug 3, 2026 Read ](/articles/voter-candidate-podcast-with-ian-chamberlin) Show 12 per page Previous Next [![VoteR](/assets/voter-logo-light-D4J3N2RF.png)](/) Empowering citizens to engage with democracy. 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