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Midterm Elections

Highlights of the Arizona Democratic and Republican viewing parties on election night. Arizona voters shared the importance of voting and participating in the election.

By Vianka Villa | November 5, 2014

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Election Day pickup lines will cast your ballot

#ElectionDayPickupLines were the real winner Tuesday night. Whether your favorite candidates won or not, these tweets will pick you back up.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

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How ASU students voted in Arizona's gubernatorial race

ASU students spoke to State Press reporters about whether they voted for Cold Stone Creamery founder and Republican Doug Ducey or former president of the Arizona Board of Regents candidate and Democrat Fred DuVal in the gubernatorial race.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

ASU alumni Ed Ableser, Andrew Sherwood and Juan Mendez speak about ASU at a meet-and-greet in Daley Park on Sept. 9, 2012. (Photo by Taylor Peterson)

Democrat Ed Ableser defeats Independent Dale Eames in race for 26th Legislative District state senate seat

Independent Dale Eames defeated incumbent Democrat Ed Ableser in the race to represent Tempe, Mesa and south Scottsdale in the Arizona State Senate Tuesday.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

Democrat incumbents defeat Republican candidate in race for 26th Legislative District Arizona house positions

Democrats Juan Mendez and Andrew Sherwood defeated Republican James Roy in the race for the two open positions in the Arizona State House of Representatives from the 26th Legislative District.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

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Republican Doug Ducey defeats Democrat Fred DuVal to become next Arizona governor

Cold Stone Creamer founder Doug Ducey defeats private lobbyist Fred DuVal and libertarian Barry Hess in the race for the Arizona governor position.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema defeats Republican Wendy Rogers in 9th Congressional District race

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Wendy Rogers lost to incumbent Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in the 9th Congressional District race Tuesday.

By State Press Staff | November 4, 2014

2014 Arizona Races to Watch

Meet candidates for statewide offices and congressional and legislative seats in your district. Who are you going to vote for?

By State Press Staff | November 3, 2014

Barry Hess (Photo courtesy of Barry Hess)

2014 Arizona Race to Watch: Governor

Meet Democrat Fred DuVal, Republican Doug Ducey and Libertarian Barry Hess and learn where they stand on issues that matter to ASU students.

By State Press Staff | November 3, 2014

Sun Devils for Israel invited Krysten Sinema to speak about her trip to Isreal and how it has affected her views of of the nation in the Memorial Union November 3, 2013. (Photo by Murphy Bannerman)

2014 Arizona Race to Watch: 9th Congressional District

Most Tempe students will vote in the 9th Congressional District. Meet Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, a Democrat, and Republican Wendy Rogers and learn their stances on issues that matter to ASU students.

By State Press Staff | November 3, 2014

Mark Brnovich. (Photo courtesy of Mark Brnovich)

2014 Race to Watch: Attorney General

Meet attorney general candidates Republican Mark Brnovich and Democrat Felecia Rotellini and learn where they stand on issues that matter to ASU students.

By State Press Staff | November 3, 2014

James Woods (Photo from candidate's Facebook page)

2014 Arizona Race to Watch: 5th Congressional District

Polytechnic campus students, meet Rep. Matt Salmon and James Woods, the blind, progressive feminist running to replace him.

By State Press Staff | November 3, 2014

Terry Goddard (Photo courtesy of Terry Goddard)

2014 Arizona Race to Watch: Secretary of State

Meet Secretary of State candidates Terry Goddard and Michele Reagan and see where they stand on issues that matter to ASU students.

By State Press Staff | November 3, 2014

Computer science freshman Alex Arena poses for a portrait, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014 at the Memorial Union in Tempe. Arena was sworn in as a USG senator representing the W.P. Carey School of Business. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

Tempe Undergraduate Student Government senator, supreme court justices confirmed

An Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering senator and two supreme court justices were sworn into office during a special session of Tempe Undergraduate Student Government.

By Joey Hancock | November 2, 2014

State representative Juan Mendez (center) speaks to students on the last day of Sparking Democracy, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014 on Hayden Lawn in Tempe. Undergraduate Student Government sponsored the event to give students a chance to learn about the candidates in the upcoming state election. (Photo by Ben Moffat)

State legislature candidates discuss education at Sparking Democracy forum

Candidates from the 26th Legislative District as well as Superintendent candidate David Garcia and Arizona Republican Party Chairman Robert Graham spoke to students on Hayden Lawn about education as part of Sparking Democracy.

By Joey Hancock | October 30, 2014

Democratic secretary of state candidate Terry Goddard speaks with attendees at Sparking Democracy, Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014 at Old Main in Tempe. The event was sponsored by Undergraduate Student Government to give students a chance to learn about the candidates in the upcoming state election.

Gubernatorial candidates headline Sparking Democracy forum

Gubernatorial candidates took center stage at the Sparking Democracy forum Tuesday, where they discussed issues surrounding higher education.

By Joey Hancock | October 28, 2014

Arizona PBS mediator Ted Simons, center, conducts a debate between 9th district congressional candidates Powell Gammill, left, and Kyrsten Sinema, Oct. 20. (Photo by Andrew Ybanez)

Sinema, Rogers, Gammill rely on ASU students in 9th Congressional District election

Studies show that youth voters are influential in elections in Arizona's 9th Congressional District. The three candidates for Congress discuss issues that are important to young voters.

By Emi Kamezaki | October 28, 2014

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USG officers strive to remain nonpartisan

Despite past ties to political campaigns, USG organizers strive to remain openminded during election season.

By Corina Vanek | October 27, 2014

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ASU alumnus could be youngest Tempe Union High School District governing board member to date

If elected this November, ASU alumnus Veekas Shrivastava could be the youngest person to hold a position on the Tempe Union High School District governing board.

By Desiree Pharias | October 27, 2014

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Sparking Democracy event educates ASU students about candidates

The Tempe Undergraduate Student Government held the first event of the week-long Sparking Democracy event outside of the Memorial Union to educate students on the candidates running in upcoming elections.

By Joey Hancock | October 27, 2014