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TOLEDO, Ohio-- Moments before an Ohio judge ruled 17-year-olds can vote in Tuesday's primary, Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders sat down for a one-on-one with FOX 8 at his rally in Toledo.

"Our job is to encourage people to participate in the political process, not make it difficult for them to do so," Sanders said.

It is a big win for Sanders and his young supporters, who are looking for another upset in Ohio like the one last Tuesday in nearby Michigan.

"I have been one of the leaders in the United States Congress against these disastrous trade agreements that have cost us millions of decent paying jobs in the United States. Secretary Clinton's position has been very different. She has supported virtually all of these trade agreements. I think my position on trade was very significant in my win in Michigan and will help me win here in Ohio," Sanders said.

Sanders acknowledges the importance of the Buckeye State in the November election.

He said if elected president, people in Northeast Ohio can a tougher stance on corporate America, as well as accessible education and less student debt.

"My source of financial support comes from five million individual contributions, the average of $27. You can tell a lot about a campaign candidate where we get our money. Senator Clinton gets it from powerful special interest. I get it from $27 a piece from ordinary Americans," said Sanders.

After Toledo, Sanders was headed to a rally in Chicago. He returns to Ohio Sunday night in Columbus.

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