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U.S. Citizens Head To The Polls To Vote In Presidential Election

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Voting in the 2017 general election opens Tuesday, Nov. 7, with several heated races and contested issues on both the state and local ballots.

Cleveland’s mayoral seat is up for grabs. Incumbent Mayor Frank Jackson is campaigning against Cleveland Councilman Zack Reed.

Two of the most known issues on the Ohio ballot include Marsy’s Law and Issue 2.

Ohio ballot issues: What you need to know

Issue 1, or Marsy’s Law, is an initiative aimed at providing constitutional rights to crime victims.

Issue 2 deals with prescription drug prices. Ad expenses have topped $65 million toward the Issue 2 drug price measure, making it the most expensive ballot campaign in state history.

Polls throughout Northeast Ohio open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. READ MORE