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Seventeen states do not count ballots cast by someone who passes away before the election, but ten states allow it. The rest of the country does not have a specific stance on the issue.

Every vote should count, even those of deceased citizens

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Mulaney has hosted Saturday Night Live (SNL) three time prior, and has written and produced various episodes. His recent monologue gathered a huge reaction online because his comments came right before an election many people deemed as important.

SNL monologue proves insensitive, not important as other issues

Isabella Bass, Staff Writer
November 12, 2020
Many opponents of Proposition A argue that the government should not raise taxes during a pandemic.

New, popular propositions cause divide in voter opinions

Claire Lawrence, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
If you are registered to vote in Travis County, you may cast your ballot on campus at the UFCU Alumni Gym on election day, Nov, 3, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

OurView: St. Edward’s must make Election Day holiday to improve voter turnout

Sammy Jo Cienfuegos and Ben Cardillo
October 28, 2020

Hilltoppers Vote: Voter’s Guide for 2020 Election Season

News Team
October 26, 2020
Democratic candidate yard signs line streets in south Austin. Early voting continues through Friday, Oct. 30.

Travis County breaks voter registration record, sees surge of early voters

Gianni Zorrilla, Editor-in-Chief
October 20, 2020
In Austin, a multitude of both Trump and Biden signs line the sidewalks. Depending on the election results, Texas may turn to a blue state or remain red.

Voter turnout will determine if Texas goes blue for the first time in 44 years

Tyler Hotz, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Joe Biden leads Donald Trump in six key 2020 swing states, according to a new CNBC/Change Research poll.

Choosing not to vote keeps America divided under Trump’s presidency

Taheera Washington, Staff Writer
September 9, 2020
Though St. Edward’s is a liberal arts university, clubs like YCT offer a space for conservative students to come together. YCT has chapters all over the US.

SEU students discuss political involvment in light of November elections

Christine Sanchez, News Editor
March 3, 2020
The Iowa caucus results placed Buttigieg as the frontrunner with 13 delegates and 26.2% of the popular vote. Trailing closely behind, Sanders recieved 12 delegates and 26.1% of the popular vote, according to The Associated Press.

Iowa caucus exposes dated electoral college’s incompetence

Ben Cardillo, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
Bloomberg officially announced his presidential candidacy on Nov. 24, 2019. He spent roughly $188 million during the first few weeks of his campaign, according to a spending report filed with the Federal Elections Commission.

Money can’t buy Bloomberg a presidential nomination in 2020

Marcelo Plata, Staff Writer
February 4, 2020
Abby Livingston moderates “The Democratic Do-Over” panel with guests Sri Kulkarni (left), Wendy Davis, Gina Ortiz Jones and Kim Olson at The Texas Tribune Festival on Sept. 27.

Democratic congressional hopefuls discuss 2020 game plan, bridging partisan gap

Gianni Zorrilla, Editor-in-Chief
October 1, 2019
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