Unlike in most United States presidential elections, third-party or independent candidates in 2024 have the potential to impact its result, since victory will come down to margins.
— Alessia Coluccio
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Pennsylvania is one of the states that gathers enormous traction during election season - specifically during the presidential election season. Why? It’s a swing state.
— Christina Tucholski
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With key players like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley making huge moves in the 2024 primary elections, it seems like the Republican Party is ushering in a new era that embraces South Asian voters. Yet, Haley, who is still in the race, fails to connect to her Indian identity and campaign towards South Asian voters.
— Maya Mohosin
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Initiative 82 will be on the ballot for Washington, D.C. voters this election. If passed, this measure would gradually increase the minimum wage for employees classified as “tipped workers,” such as restaurant servers, bartenders, nail salon workers and other service industry employees, to match the minimum wage established for all other employees by D.C. law.
—Meriam Ahmad
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Herein lies the paradox of electability: by thinking that someone is unlikely to be elected, and therefore not voting for them, you yourself are making it impossible for them to win.
— Lindsey Gradowski
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A key state for Democrats, the race to be Atlanta’s next mayor is heating up.
— Maya Smith
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Running to be Florida’s first Latina governor, State Senator Annette Taddeo is changing all the race’s established dynamics as she launches her bid.
— Eric Bazail-Eimil
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The tumultuous few weeks leading up to President Joe Biden’s inauguration demonstrates the need to consider shortening the length of time between the presidential election and Inauguration Day.
— Ethan Johanson
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President Joe Biden's inauguration filled Washington with hope and new energy to take on the many challenges we face. For the first time in four years, Americans let out a collective breath as the new president was sworn in.
— Betsy Ratliffe
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The attack on the U.S. Capitol is President Trump’s legacy, defined by a hate that threatens all Americans. As Congress decides how to hold the president accountable, America’s identity and credibility hangs in the balance.
— Alannah Nathan
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Four years of undermining America’s institutions, spewing misinformation from the highest office and condoning white supremacy culminated in a failed attack intended to destroy our fragile democracy. As we move forward from these dark days, we must commit ourselves to make our actions reflect our values.
— Carly Kabot
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Alaskan Ballot Measure 2 will create an open primary process, which will allow the top four vote-getters to advance to the general election. Eliminating closed party primaries, Alaskan Ballot Measure 2 creates an incentive for bipartisan coalitions.
— Takuya Amagai
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Georgia’s two US Senate runoff elections will decide control of the US Senate and the fate of Biden’s agenda for the next four years.
— Wes MacKinnon
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Democratic challenger Mark Kelly’s victory over GOP Sen. Martha McSally in Arizona was a crucial moment for this battleground state, restoring the character of democracy after her appointment by Governor Doug Ducey.
— Srishti Khemka
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With all five seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission filled by Republicans, the upcoming runoff election on January 5th, 2021 presents an opportunity for Democrats to set the agenda on payment for essential utilities like electricity, telephone, and gas. As COVID-19 cases soar across the country, the Public Service Commission’s ability to shut off power makes their role more critical than ever.
— Takuya Amagai
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The last four years — particularly the last seven months amongst a pandemic and an economic crisis — have taught us that Donald Trump’s support cannot be summed up within a single narrative or reason. — Alannah Nathan
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As voters came out in record numbers to make their voices heard, poll workers across the country worked diligently to ensure every ballot was counted. With as razor-thin margins as ever in multiple states, poll workers are the unsung heroes of this election for their dedication to public service.
— Luke Henkel
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As results begin to pour in, it feels like the future of American democracy is hanging by a thin thread. More than ever, the country must start to work through the issues that brought us here, regardless of who wins the presidency.
— Carly Kabot
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As the court gears up for the upcoming cases and Trump's third appointee, the Supreme Court's legitimacy and independence will hang in the balance. — Ranjani Rajendran
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Election coverage is dominated by the top of the ticket, but the results of this week’s down ballot races could determine partisan control across the country for the next ten years.
— Andrew Morin
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