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Campaign finances affect voter knowledge, not trust

by Morgan Wolfe
Published November 10, 2014
Research by CLA Dean John Coleman gives insight into campaign spending.
A students votes at the Weisman Art Museum on Tuesday, Nov. 4th. Voter turnout statewide was about 50 percent, lower than the last two midterm elections.

Polls closed, votes scrutinized

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published November 6, 2014
Leaders from both major parties discussed low student voter turnout and flaws in the state’s political system on Wednesday.

Minorities are growing in politics

by Kevin Karner
Published October 30, 2014
The population in Minnesota has also grown more diverse recently.

Neighborhood groups decry Hodges’ plan

by Ethan Nelson
Published October 30, 2014
Mayor Hodges’ proposal would divert a traditional source of funding from neighborhoods.

Low-key race heats up at the U

by Kevin Karner
Published October 21, 2014
Minnesota’s secretary of state race is one of few in the area without an incumbent running.

Humphrey’s dean brings in big names

by Taylor Nachtigal
Published October 20, 2014
Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright is among the prominent political leaders who have recently visited the Humphrey School.

Social media’s role in flux this election

by John Thomas
Published October 2, 2014
Student leaders say candidates aren’t using social media to its full potential.

Voter event rallies students

by Kevin Karner
Published September 24, 2014
Many candidates running for office this fall attended Tuesday’s Voterpalooza, which registered a record number of student voters.

Ginsburg discusses women’s rights

by Christopher Aadland
Published September 17, 2014
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussed high-profile court cases at Willey Hall on Tuesday.

Frey plans to expand access to polling places

by Ethan Nelson
Published September 3, 2014

Election Day is coming up, and Ward 3 City Councilman Jacob Frey is working to make sure more people have access to polling places around Minneapolis. The number of voting precincts in the city has declined...

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