2016 Election
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Early Voting Impacts Election Day Lines
Athens, GA– When Brittany Tippins drove to Clarke Central High School this morning to vote, she was expecting long lines and a very long wait time to cast her ballot. Those expectations were dashed after ten minutes when she walked out of the school’s gym with an “I Voted” sticker…
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Children Cast Mock Votes
Some Clarke County Schools gave children the opportunity to cast their vote in today’s election. Schools throughout the county went to Rock Springs Community Center to fill out a mock ballot. This gave students the chance to learn about the presidential election and how voting in the United States works. …
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What Else is on Your Ballot? Guide to Election 2016
Local voters are weighing in on more than just presidential and congressional races this year. There are four proposed consitutional amendments on the state ballot. 1. The opportunity school district proposal 2. Funding for the safe harbor for sexually exploited children 3. A repeal of the judical qualifications commission 4. Distribution…
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Businesses Offer Election Day Discounts
It is Election Day and companies all over the United States are using this as a marketing strategy. Companies are offering a multitude of discounts for voters. The following is a list of places where you can save some money on Election Day. Chili’s- when you spend $15 or more…
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Election Night 2016 *UNOFFICIAL* Running Totals
NATIONAL* CANDIDATE ELECTORAL VOTES % STATES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 122 62% Donald Trump 167 62% Gary Johnson 0 62% STATE** CANDIDATE VOTES % COUNTIES REPORTING Hillary Clinton 1,175,758 76.7% Donald Trump 1,535,128 76.7% Gary Johnson 78,856 76.7% Senatorial Candidates Johnny Isakson 1,545,868 76.7% Jim Barksdale 1,001,381 76.7% Allen…
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2016 Election: National and State Races
Read candidate bios for races on Clarke County, Georgia, voters’ ballots. Contested races include those for U.S. President and Senate, as well as for a spot on the state Public Service Commission. Polls are open 7 AM–7 PM. If you’re in line at 7 PM, you’re allowed to vote. Bring…
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Some Students Can’t Go Home to Vote
With the election around the corner, many Americans who haven’t already voted early will probably try to do so tomorrow. However, some students at the University of Georgia who aren’t residents of Athens may not have a chance to head back home and cast their vote. UGA student Larsen Vaughn…
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Campaign Signs Vandalized in Athens
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbzXrtTMMzU&w=560&h=315] It’s only one day until election day and the national election polls are getting closer. Here in Athens supporters of both candidates are becoming frustrated because their signs have either been stolen or vandalized. Andrew Clyde, the Owner and CEO of Clyde’s Armory, has had 28 of the…
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Thinking Critically About Red, Blue Map in U.S. Elections
Everyone with eyes in the United States has seen this picture at some point in the last few months. The problem with that image is that the surface area of red way over represents the Republican support in the country. A more accurate map (based in population) would look more…