Lordstown
Much of Northeast Ohio had been hit very hard in the past several decades as wave after wave of industry moved out of the area and often overseas. Most of Lordstown, Ohio, managed to stay afloat because of the General Motors plant that provides 5,000 jobs.(Dina Rudick / Globe Staff)
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The country
Fatalism has invaded the economically depressed rural southeastern Ohio foothills, where many don't even plan on voting.
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The college town
Democrats have made inroads at Miami University, in the heart of Republican country.
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Decision: Ohio
Follow the journey of two Ohio natives as they take the pulse of the state as the election nears.