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U.S. House, Senate and more at stake in midterms

Ethan Vance | staff writer The 2026 midterms could shape President Donald Trump’s final two years in office. It can also influence the 2028 elections, as both parties will start discussing their strategies to win the presidency. The Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the U.S. Senate and a 218-214 majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. The House has 435 seats, including an independent … Continue reading U.S. House, Senate and more at stake in midterms

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Vote! Your voice matters

Sydney Hackenberg | staff writer With fall around the corner, there is a lot of excitement and happenings for college students to look forward to: the Starbucks fall menu, the return of professional football and hockey games and the commencement of sweater weather. There is also an important responsibility of adult and college life that is often forgotten — voting. It seems simple — finding … Continue reading Vote! Your voice matters

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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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