Politics

Students in Phoenix take part in Election Day on and off campus

Even without an on-campus polling place, students in downtown Phoenix were involved with the general election from the polls' opening to late night results.

By Erin Galindo and Morgan Fischer | November 4, 2020

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Despite heightened political tensions, no major incidents at ASU polling sites

Although there were concerns over voter intimidation leading into Election Day, voters cast their ballots at ASU with little to no issue despite initial voter intimidation concerns.

By Kevin Pirehpour | November 4, 2020

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Early voting contributes to relaxed atmosphere on Tempe campus

Despite the large number of ballots cast throughout Maricopa County, voters at ASU's Tempe campus faced short lines and few issues at the polling place. 

By Wyatt Myskow and Piper Hansen | November 3, 2020

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Student leaders prepare to advance party goals after election

Leaders of political clubs on campus are planning for Election Day and what comes afterward. 

By Piper Hansen | November 2, 2020

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Opinion: Language of Proposition 207 is about more than marijuana

There is something for everybody to oppose in Arizona's Proposition 207.

By Ryne Bolick | November 2, 2020

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Tempe Mayor Corey Woods talks police, construction in his first State of the City

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods presented a virtual state of the city address as part of his first term as mayor on Oct. 30.

By Erin Galindo | November 1, 2020

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Tempe task force to address issues within its police department

Tempe Mayor Corey Woods established the task force to help reform Tempe's police, but heading into the elections the committee faces uncertainty and confusion over its role. 

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 31, 2020

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Indigenous voters are facing barriers in upcoming general election

As Arizona emerges as a swing state in this year's election, efforts to protect Indigenous voters is at an all time high.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 29, 2020

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State Press Play: How can your voice be heard if you can't vote?

ASU community members who aren't offered the right to vote talk about ways they get involved in the upcoming election. 

By Travis Robertson | October 27, 2020

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Out-of-state ASU students cast ballots in Arizona for 2020 general election

Some out-of-state ASU students are changing their registration to vote in Arizona this upcoming general election. 

By Morgan Fischer | October 23, 2020

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McCain Institute signs letter denouncing QAnon

The McCain Institute signed a letter condemning the conspiracy theory QAnon and its impact on organizations trying to fight human trafficking.

By Kevin Pirehpour | October 23, 2020

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Mark Kelly speaks to ASU students in town hall

U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kelly discussed his policy with ASU students during a USGT town hall.  

By Morgan Fischer | October 21, 2020

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The state legislature candidates in Tempe running clean elections

Arizona has a public financing program for political candidates, which all three leading Democrats in District 26 participate in.

By Wyatt Myskow | October 21, 2020

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Tohono O'odham Nation donates $1 million to ASU COVID-19 testing

The Tohono O'odham Nation donated $1 million toward ASU's COVID-19 testing and research in hopes to overcome the pandemic. 

By Erin Galindo | October 20, 2020

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A 2020 Arizona general election voting guide for ASU’s campuses

The State Press compiled a voting guide of resources and information for students on ASU's campuses.

By State Press Politics Desk | October 17, 2020

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The ASU guide to voting on campus

Due to the changing nature of voting this year, experts and student leaders answer some questions to get students ready for election day. 

By Erin Galindo and Morgan Fischer | October 17, 2020

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Campus Vote Project recruits ASU student poll workers

Through the Campus Vote Project, four ASU students were hired to work the polls for the 2020 general election. 

By Erin Galindo | October 15, 2020

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Video: Breaking down the 2020 Arizona ballot

Arizona ballot initiatives and down ballot candidates broken down in this short explainer video.

By Travis Robertson | October 15, 2020

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Tempe, ASU census collection efforts before fast-approaching deadline

ASU and the city of Tempe ramped up census efforts before the new, fast-approaching deadline was announced.

By Greta Forslund | October 13, 2020

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President Crow wants the county-wide mask mandate to stay

In a letter to the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, ASU President Michael Crow makes a case for keeping a mask mandate. 

By Piper Hansen | October 10, 2020

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