Tag: elections
The Illinois primary election is Tuesday, March 15, with polling locations open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m on Election Day. It is essential that students exercise their right to vote and cast a ballot in the federal, state and local elections. Students who are already registered to vote, or would like to check if...
At the next STEM Café, “Predicting the Primaries: How Math Shapes Presidential Elections,” Department of Political Science Chair Matt Streb will explore the nitty-gritty of election polls, discussing how they work, how they are analyzed and how they can affect outcomes. The free talk and discussion will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday,...
NIU professor Kenton Clymer has authored a newly published book on the history of U.S. diplomatic relations with Myanmar, and it couldn’t be timelier in light of the historic elections unfolding this month in the country. Clymer is a Distinguished Research Professor in the NIU Department of History and a leading scholar in the history...
On Jan. 21, 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that political spending is a form of protected speech. Five years later, NIU political science professor Scot Schraufnagel examines the playing field since then.
Dan Klefsted of WNIJ radio invited me to have a beer with him one afternoon. We met at Twin Taps in DeKalb, and he had a proposal.
The NIU Law Review Symposium will explore “Shelby County v. Holder: A New Perspective on Voting Rights” from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, in the Holmes Student Center. In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Voting Rights Act (VRA). Since that time, the constitutionality of the VRA has been...
NIU Student Association Executive Elections are taking place Tuesday, March 25, and Wednesday, March 26. The SA is looking for involved students who want to represent the student body in a positive way and affect decisions being made on campus. Election Commissioner Susie Richard is seeking a competitive election this year and to increase the...
Members of the media, public and established parties are invited Wednesday, April 3, to participate in the public testing of the election equipment to be used Election Day in DeKalb County. Interested parties can arrive to the second floor at 10 a.m. at 110 E. Sycamore St. in Sycamore to watch the testing of the...
The NIU Student Association will host two debates Wednesday, March 20, with implications for the student body. Mayoral hopefuls from DeKalb and candidates for the Student Association Executive Branch will discuss their platforms and plans in two separate debates. Mayoral Candidate Debate 6 to 8 p.m., Capitol Room, Holmes Student Center Invited candidates are Jennifer...
Monday, March 25, marks the official beginning of the traditional early voting period in DeKalb County. Voters can choose from four voting locations during this election cycle. Hours at all locations are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays; from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m....
Pursuant to 10 ILCS 5/17-15, employers must allow two (2) hours for employees entitled to vote on Election Day. The applicable statute reads, in part: “Any person entitled to vote at a general or special election or at any election at which propositions are submitted to a popular vote in this State, shall, on the...
Members of the media, public and established parties are invited at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, to participate in the public testing of the election equipment to be used Tuesday, Nov. 6, for Election Day. The testing will take place on the second floor of 110 East Sycamore St. in Sycamore. Up-to-the-minute election information is...
