Politics

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NEWS 10/15/20 9:59am

Where to early vote in Alamance County

By Nyah Phengsitthy

Early voting in North Carolina begins on Oct. 15 and runs until Oct. 31.To vote early, there are five different early locations in Alamance County. Voters can cast their ballots at any of these locations. 

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NEWS 10/14/20 11:16am

North Carolina, Alamance County voting trends in presidential elections

By Grace Terry

In nine of the past ten presidential elections, the Republican party candidate has won the state of North Carolina. President Barack Obama was the lone Democrat to take the state when he won it by 0.32% in 2008. Michael Bitzer, who runs the political blog Old North State Politics and is a professor of politics and history at Catawba University, saw a shift in the state.

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NEWS 10/13/20 10:56pm

Board of Aldermen passes Elon University major development plan

By Kyra O'Connor

The Board of Aldermen passed the Elon University major development plan at the regular session on Oct. 13. Board members also passed a water-sewer connection and sewer only connection policies as well as amendments to the town of Elon code of ordinances and the holiday display policy.

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NEWS 10/13/20 4:33pm

Elon University submits revised proposal to close Haggard Avenue, cites security as reason

By Maeve Ashbrook

Elon University has submitted a new proposal to the town of Elon to close East Haggard Avenue. The revised proposal cites student security as the reason for closing the road after a convoy supporting the reelection bid of President Donald Trump drove through campus in September. 

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NEWS 10/12/20 2:35pm

Rep. Ted Budd and Navy veteran Scott Huffman face off in U.S. House 13th District race

By Brian Rea

Two-term U.S. Rep. Ted Budd, a Republican, is being challenged by Democrat Scott Huffman, a Navy veteran and small business owner, to represent North Carolina’s 13th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Budd was first elected in 2016 — winning 56% of the vote — and won reelection in 2018. Huffman has never held public office, and this is his first time running. 

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NEWS 10/8/20 10:39am

NC Senate District 24 candidates fight to serve Alamance, Guilford County

By Emery Eisner

Republican Amy Galey and Democrat JD Wooten are facing off to win the North Carolina State Senate District 24 seat this November, covering Alamance and part of Guilford County. With incumbent Rick Gunn (R) having stepped down after his 2018 term in office, both Galey and Wooten would be serving in this role for the first time if elected.

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NEWS 10/6/20 9:50pm

Board of Aldermen consider university proposal to close East Haggard Avenue

By Kyra O'Connor

Elon University President Connie Book addressed the Board of Aldermen regarding a university proposal to temporarily close East Haggard Ave at the agenda setting meeting on Monday. The proposal submitted by the university suggested using the street to increase outdoor space for recreational and educational purposes. Book also said safety concerns are another reason to close the street.

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NEWS 10/6/20 9:38am

Dennis Riddell and Eric Henry square off in North Carolina state house District 64 race

By Jon Sarver Jr.

Businessman and Democrat Eric Henry and Republican State Representative Dennis Riddell will compete for the 64th District’s seat in the North Carolina House of Representatives, a district that encompasses a large portion of Alamance County. Henry will look to topple Riddell’s incumbency, while Riddell will look to secure his fifth term as representative.

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NEWS 10/5/20 9:00pm

Ricky Hurtado and Stephen Ross to face off in District 63 House election

By Lauren Singles

UNC-Chapel Hill instructor and Democrat Ricky Hurtado will face off against Republican incumbent Rep. Stephen Ross on Nov. 3 this election season for District 63 of the North Carolina state house. District 63 begins right next to Elon, including Graham, and stops at the border with Mebane. 

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NEWS 10/1/20 1:08pm

Guide to absentee voting in Alamance County, North Carolina

By Miranda Ferrante

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, election officials have considered many aspects of voting to ensure safe elections in 2020, according to Benjamin Ansbacher, chairman of the Alamance County Board of Elections. Ansbacher spoke with Elon News Network and offered what he believes students need to know about absentee voting and mail-in ballots in North Carolina for Election Day 2020.

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NEWS 9/30/20 11:31pm

SGA hosts fireside chat with President Book to discuss student concerns

By Abby Goretsky

On Wednesday evening, Elon University’s Student Government Association hosted a fireside chat featuring President Connie Book with questions moderated by Vice President for Student Life Jon Dooley. Throughout the chat, Book answered pre-submitted questions as well as live questions from student government representatives and other Elon community members.

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NEWS 9/30/20 5:24pm

North Carolina to move into Phase 3 of reopening Friday

By Madalyn Howard

North Carolina will move “cautiously” to Phase 3 of reopening beginning on Friday, Oct. 2 at 5 p.m., Gov. Roy Cooper said at a press briefing today. The Phase 3 executive order will remain in effect until Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. It comes as the number of new coronavirus cases has leveled in North Carolina after a spike in August, according to Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Mandy Cohen.

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NEWS 9/28/20 1:25pm

Democratic county commissioner candidates describe platforms, visions for Alamance County

By Kyra O'Connor

Democrats Bob Byrd, Dreama Caldwell and Kristen Powers will battle three Republican candidates in the November general election for three open seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.The Board of Commissioners is composed of five elected officials who serve as the governing body of Alamance County. Board members serve four-year terms, and elections for the board are held every even-numbered year. 

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NEWS 9/28/20 1:25pm

Republican county commissioner candidates describe their visions for Alamance County

By Madalyn Howard

Republicans Bill Lashley Jr., John Paisley Jr. and Pamela Thompson will battle three Democratic candidates in the November general election for three open seats on the Alamance County Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners is composed of five elected officials who serve as the governing body of Alamance County. Board members serve four-year terms, and elections for the board are held every even-numbered year. 

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NEWS 9/25/20 2:23pm

SGA passes legislation funding grocery delivery service

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association unanimously passed legislation allocating $69,069  in reserve money to fund year-long subscriptions to the Shipt grocery delivery service for at least 1,001 students.

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NEWS 9/25/20 10:56am

Elon SGA legislation denounces Louis DeJoy, puts pressure on Board of Trustees

By Kieran Ungemach

The Student Government Association passed legislation last night at their weekly business meeting that condemns the actions of Elon Board of Trustees member and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, and requests that the board discuss his membership.

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NEWS 9/24/20 10:23pm

Trump visits Charlotte, unveils new healthcare plan and executive orders

By Kieran Ungemach

President Donald Trump announced his "America First" healthcare plan and signed an executive order at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport on Sept. 24. 

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NEWS 9/15/20 6:57pm

Elon SGA announces freshman class election results

By Kieran Ungemach

Elon University’s Student Government Association announced the election results for the class of 2024 race tonight in front of Moseley Center. 603 freshman casted ballots to elect their representatives.

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NEWS 9/9/20 10:35pm

Eric Trump speaks at a President Trump campaign event in High Point

By Christian Galvano

Eric Trump — the son of President Donald Trump — spoke to supporters of the president’s reelection campaign at a horse stable in High Point Wednesday. Eric Trump claimed the incompetence of the Democratic Party will ultimately lead to the reelection of his father.

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NEWS 9/9/20 1:33am

President Trump’s North Carolina rally met with support, protest

By Kieran Ungemach

President Donald Trump held a campaign rally at the Smith-Reynolds Regional Airport in Winston-Salem Tuesday night, which was his third campaign event in North Carolina in just two weeks. The rally was met with 

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