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Today we’re going to discuss the Ohio Newsroom's Disconnected Democracy Series, find out some lessons learned from reporters involved in the project, and highlight some of the unique voices heard during the series.

Deliberative town halls are a solution meant to help elected officials and their constituents bridge the communication gap at a time of heightened polarization.

Every election, dozens of races across the state at nearly every level of government lack competition. Whether there is a one-party dominated Congressional district or an entrenched incumbent in a state general assembly seat scaring off challengers, many voters heading to the polls will find at least one race where their vote is symbolic only.

Betty Jacobs is the executive director of LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County. She hosts support groups, counsels families and advocates to elected officials. But it's hard work to do alone.