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State Press guide to Election Day: What Arizona voters should know about write-in ballots

Conflicted voters are considering a write-in vote to express their political defiance of the U.S. two-party system.

By Victor Keys | November 2, 2016

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Andy Tobin: The story of a cowboy, commissioner and everything in between

The career of Andy Tobin has taken him many places — now he aims to retain his seat as corporation commissioner.

By Mitchell Atencio | November 1, 2016

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Who is Evan McMullin, and how could voters send him to The White House?

Just a week and a half before election night, one Independent candidate hopes to make history.

By Guillermo Mijares | November 1, 2016

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State Press guide to Election Day: The local public safety bond

Tempe's public safety services may see big changes following election season.

By Angel Mendoza | October 31, 2016

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Voting Rights Act will operate in limited capacity this election, leaving voters without federal oversight

The Voting Rights Act had its power limited by the Supreme Court in 2013; here is what that looks like in Arizona. 

By Isaac Windes | October 31, 2016

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Trump criticizes Obamacare and Clinton email scandal at Phoenix rally

Donald Trump rallied thousands in Downtown Phoenix, fighting for a win in the battleground state of Arizona. 

By Isaac Windes | October 29, 2016

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'Truthers' seek to educate students on alternative 9/11 theories

For members of The 9/11 Studies and Outreach Club at ASU, the 9/11 attacks were more than just terrorist attacks.

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 27, 2016

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Donald Trump Jr. urges votes, touts his father's business record at ASU

Donald Trump Jr. took a brief campaign stop in Arizona to speak to students about the importance of getting out to vote. 

By Isaac Windes | October 27, 2016

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The Forks Estate: Tempe USG, GPSA address broken bylaws

On episode 3, politics editors Aimee Plante and Joshua Bowling talk with reporter Garrison Murphy, who recently covered a story on Tempe USG and GPSA's failure to adequately post meeting minutes and agendas within an appropriate time frame. The groups are now working to address those violations going forward.

By Alexandra Watts | October 27, 2016

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Citizens concern of voter fraud grows, despite government's confidence in the election

Even though Arizona was one of the states targeted in a vote related hack, the secretary of state isn't worried about a rigged election.

By Mitchell Atencio | October 25, 2016

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Ballot collections gone sour: Political experts weigh in on voter suppression

In the midst of multiple hindrances with Arizona's voting system, are voices being stifled?

By Angel Mendoza | October 25, 2016

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On the home front: What it is like to be a protestor at a political rally

Cities big and small across the country draw crowds of hundreds and sometimes thousands of people when a political figure speaks at a rally.

By Victor Keys | October 25, 2016

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2016 election: Arizona Democratic Party seeks to increase voter engagement through student interns

The Arizona Democratic Party has recruited high numbers of college students this election cycle to register voters and has drawn from the ASU student body to do so. 

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 24, 2016

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Tempe USG, GPSA violate bylaws regarding meeting agendas, minute postings

Tempe USG and GPSA broke their bylaws by failing to post agendas and minutes. 

By Garrison S. Murphy | October 23, 2016

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The history of politics: How a campus organization educates students on democratic origins

Students can delve into a deeper understanding of politics and leadership with an undergraduate certificate from the Center for Political Thought and Leadership.

By Angel Mendoza | October 23, 2016

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Drunk on politics: Students weigh in on debate drinking games

Some students jumped at the opportunity to mix politics with alcohol; others criticized it.

By Jillian Haynie | October 20, 2016

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Michelle Obama channels hope, unity in Phoenix campaign event

Michelle Obama is among a series of high-profile appearances arranged by the Clinton campaign in Arizona this week as the state becomes a battleground in the home stretch of the election. 

By Isaac Windes | October 20, 2016

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Chelsea Clinton talks debt relief, making Arizona a blue state at ASU

Chelsea Clinton, daughter of the Democratic nominee for president, visited ASU's Tempe campus on Wednesday, Oct. 19 and spoke about reducing student debt across the country. 

By Angel Mendoza | October 19, 2016

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Will Arizona become a swing state? Hillary Clinton officially leads Donald Trump in a new Arizona poll

Cronkite News, the Morrison Institute of Public Policy and The Arizona Republic teamed up to conduct a poll on several topics, revealing political findings Arizona hasn't seen in 20 years. 

By Kendra Penningroth | October 19, 2016

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Turning Point USA at ASU encourages students to promote free market principles, oppose socialism

A national organization encourages students to focus on fiscal responsibility, free markets and limited government.

By Victor Keys | October 18, 2016

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