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Primaries and ballot measures and gerrymandering, Oh My!

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer Gerrymandering, closed primaries, ballot measures. For those who don’t really know what any of those mean, you’re not alone. Before writing this article, I’m embarrassed to say, I couldn’t define them off the cuff myself. Most of us have probably heard the terms before, but they often seem to pop up in conversations where it goes without a dumbed-down definition. … Continue reading Primaries and ballot measures and gerrymandering, Oh My!

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The 2024 election candidates

Eliyahu Gasson | opinions editor The Democratic ballot Kamala Harris Vice President Kamala Harris came into office in 2020. Before that, she served as a U.S. senator for the state of California from 2017 to 2021, the attorney general of California from 2011 to 2017 and the district attorney of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011. Lowering costs for families Harris’ campaign says they want … Continue reading The 2024 election candidates

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The Duke’s plan for election night

Staff Editorial In this issue we spend four pages on political content and intend to provide comprehensive live coverage next week of the presidential election. This election is a monumental one. We face two possibilities: The first female president and a continuation of ideals of the current administration or the re-election of a former president who, since holding office, has racked up 34 felonies and … Continue reading The Duke’s plan for election night

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‘Freedom is on the ballot’: Tim Walz rally stops at Acrisure Stadium

Rebecca Jozwiak | staff writer | With the 2024 election cycle drawing to a close, Pittsburgh residents made their way to Acrisure Stadium for Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Early Voting Rally on Tuesday. As the crowd settled into their spots, prominent figures such as Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and Pennsylvania Deputy of Voter Protection for Election Administration Mary Gibson spoke. “Our rights, our bodies, … Continue reading ‘Freedom is on the ballot’: Tim Walz rally stops at Acrisure Stadium

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Character must be considered when selecting the next President of the U.S.

Mohammad Sajjad | Staff Columnist 10/29/2020 This presidential election is unlike any other we’ve seen before. While our elections always seem to come down to a Republican or Democrat, the decision to choose between the two now seems more personal and divisive than ever.  Traditionally speaking, conservatives have been in favor of voting for Republican candidates, while liberal voters have opted toward voting for Democratic … Continue reading Character must be considered when selecting the next President of the U.S.

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Local government matters on Election Day, too

By Duke Staff  Trump and Clinton, Clinton and Trump. Those names seem to have taken over our country’s consciousness. They follow us everywhere — on TV, in the newspapers, on the lips of everyone to whom we speak. But what if we told you that their names are the least important ones you’ll be seeing on the ballot on Nov. 8? OK, maybe “least important” … Continue reading Local government matters on Election Day, too

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Low voter turnout plagues midterms

By Brandon Addeo | The Duquesne Duke The number of ballots cast on Election Day Tuesday in Allegheny County was approximately 75,000 less than the number in 2010. According to statistics from the Allegheny County elections department, less than 355,000 votes were recorded in Allegheny County in the election that saw Democrat Tom Wolf triumph over Republican incumbent Tom Corbett. Low voter turnout in midterm … Continue reading Low voter turnout plagues midterms

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