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November 6, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

On Election Day, Voters Wonder if it Wouldn’t Be Better if America Devoted a Day to Democracy

The federal government recognizes 11 holidays, but Election Day isn't one of them. Experts point out that making this day a federal or state holiday could boost voter turnout, though concerns about the economic impact exist.

November 5, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM

Why So Many Floridians Chose to ‘Run Don’t Walk’ to the Ballot Box

Early voting is rapidly increasing in popularity. Millions of Floridians cast their ballots early for a variety of reasons, from convenience and speed to the desire to avoid conflict amid increasing anxieties over the US election.

November 5, 2024 at 4:00:00 AM

Stung by Caustic Comments, Latinos Weigh Election Choices

After a comedian called Puerto Rico an "island of garbage" and lobbed other insults at Latinos, many Hispanic voters – who already lean toward Harris – say they feel even less inclined to vote for Trump. The one outlier among Latinos is Cuban Americans, the majority of whom support the former president.

November 1, 2024 at 8:00:00 PM

The Controversial Amendment No One is Talking About: Partisan School Board Elections

Supporters of Amendment 1 say it would create transparency, but opponents say will just further politicize school boards and could negatively impact education and community cohesion. Floridians rejected partisan school boards in 1998, and are being asked to weigh in again.

November 1, 2024 at 7:00:00 PM

Shepherding Souls to the Polls, Baptists and Jews Head to the Ballot Box for Early Voting

Voting en masse after church has become a Southern tradition interwined with the Civil Rights movement. Other faith allies have sought to gather at places of worship and head to the polls together. Events will continue throughout the state until the end of early voting on Nov. 3.

October 29, 2024 at 8:00:00 PM

New FAU Poll Reveals Razor-Thin Margin Between Harris and Trump

PolCom Lab's national polling shows VP Harris just ahead of former President Trump at the national level, although the Republican candidate looks likely to win Florida. Amendments 3 and 4, which would legalize recreational marijuana and restore abortion rights, are near or at the 60% threshold.

October 29, 2024 at 3:00:00 PM

No cap – and not necessarily voting. Will the youngest voters show up on Election Day?

Various groups are exhorting young people to go out and vote, but registration is still low, and previous elections don’t bode particularly well. Some Florida activists have been pulling out the stops in their efforts to get Gen Z voters to step up and be counted in this election.

October 29, 2024 at 1:00:00 PM

Has Taylor Swift Kept Her Word? Swifties Ponder Miss Americana’s Approach to Politics

The megastar released her 2020 documentary 'Miss Americana' with the intention of becoming more politically engaged. Now, many Swifties say it’s time for her to follow through on her pledge to speak out on political and social issues.

October 28, 2024 at 4:00:00 PM

Voter Disenchantment: Many People of Color Feel Disconnected from the Polls

Turnout among Black voters has been decreasing over the past decade or more. For many people of color, Election Day raises fears of intimidation at the polls and questions about whether their votes matter. A slew of stricter voting laws in Florida may exacerbate that trend.

October 28, 2024 at 12:00:00 PM

After Owning the War on Drugs, the GOP Wonders Whether to Legalize Weed

The Republican party is split on Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana. The fact that former President Trump and Gov. DeSantis differ on the issue complicates matters further, as competing advertisements vie for undecided voters.

October 26, 2024 at 10:00:00 PM

From the Sorority House to the White House? The Sisterhood that counts Kamala Harris as a Member Works to Get out the Vote

As Vice President Kamala Harris makes her historic bid for the presidency, the women of Alpha Alpha Upsilon Omega, a local graduate chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc., are working tirelessly to promote voter education and participation. They can't endorse or promote, but they can exhort you to vote.

October 23, 2024 at 3:00:00 PM

With Abortion on the Ballot, Amendment 4 Could Rally Record Numbers of Young Voters

As Gen Z voters in Florida head to the polls, many of them say abortion is the most important issue to them. A UNF poll released this week indicated that Amendment 4 enjoys the support of about 60% of likely voters, which just might enable the measure to squeak by.

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Our students will be posting new stories on a regular basis. News organizations are free to republish our stories, as long as you give credit to the writer and to MediaLab@FAU.

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