Articles tagged: Election Day


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Donald Trump wins the U.S. presidential election

Former President Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election on Tuesday, reclaiming the White House and beating Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The Associated Press (AP) called the... Read more

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Vice President Harris will not speak at Howard University tonight

Vice President Kamala Harris is hosting an election night event at Howard University, where she graduated with a degree in economics and political science in 1986 and was an active... Read more

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Election Day at Georgetown

As millions across the country go to the polls today, Georgetown students will participate in a variety of Election Day events. From marching to the polls, to calling voters in... Read more

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Community members find comfort in security measures ahead of election

On Jan. 6, 2021, Francin Vasquez (CAS ’25) arrived back in D.C. from her home in New York City. As she got off the train in Union Station, she noticed... Read more

DC News

Initiative 82, which will raise wages for tipped workers, passes in the District

Initiative 82 passed with overwhelming support, meaning the tipped minimum wage will gradually increase to $16.10.

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Georgetown students call for classes to be canceled on Election Day

 A petition calling for professors to cancel classes and reduce the amount of homework students must complete on Election Day this year has gathered 223 signatures as of Sept. 29.... Read more

Features

Students Struggle for Absentee Ballot Access

Andrew Straky wants you to cast your ballot this November. Straky (COL ’20) is a co-president of GU Votes, a program within the GU Institute of Politics and Public Service... Read more

Editorials

Preserve Ballot Access and Vote, Dammit!

On Nov. 6, voters will go to the polls for Election Day 2018. While pundits often decry young voters’ poor turnout, being a college student provides extra challenges to voting,... Read more