Evangelicals and Ohio Politics

When people ask me why Ohio went to the Republican side in 2004 I often say, "Ohio is the most southern state above the Mason-Dixon line." Some laugh, some argue, and some do not understand. Having traveled across the Buckeye state and participated in the political process, I am amazed at how similar Ohio is to many parts of the south, especially North Carolina.

The Ohio State University has done an excellent report on the state or religion and politics in the Buckeye state. After reading this article, one can make an argument that religious organizations have more influence on the political process in Ohio, than in many states in the south.

http://www.ohioelects.com/?story=dispatch/2006/07/23/Crusade_main1.html