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14th Annual 9/11 Day of Service
25 Years Later, 9/11 Brings the Mason Community Together in Service By: Tiffany Boggs, Mason Votes Contributor On September 11, 2001, America changed forever. Twenty‑five […]
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What the 2025 Elections Mean for Students
Insights from Professor Jennifer Victor Shed Light on the Shifting Landscape of Democracy at Mason By: Saahiti Kiran Chamala, Mason Votes Managing Editor On Tuesday, […]
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Schar School Students Reacts to Virginia Elections
Democracy Lab’s Election Night Watch Party By: Rithvik Hari, Mason Votes Contributor As polls closed on Tuesday, November 4th, the Schar School of Policy and […]
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2025 Election Day Activities @ Merten Hall
On-Campus Voters Make Their Voices Heard in Off-Year Election Photos/Video by: Joylin Ting, Mason Votes Contributor The Mason community turned out to Merten Hall […]
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How Did Mason Vote in 2025?
510 In-Person Votes Cast on Election Day and 26.25% Overall Voter Turnout Reported at Fairfax’s University Precinct Student Media conducted exit polling outside Merten Hall […]
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Student Organizations Pack Merten Hall on Election Day 2025
Partisan and Nonpartisan Groups Provided Treats for On-Campus Voters at Merten Hall By: Rithvik Hari, Mason Votes Contributor Partisan and nonpartisan student organizations lined the […]
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RESULTS!
Mason Votes is calling the 11th District race for democratic incumbent Gerry Connolly. ABC News is reporting Virginia’s 10th district has reelected republican Frank Wolf. The Associated Press has called Virginia’s 8th District congressional race for democratic incumbent and George Mason University professor Jim Moran.
Get to Know Congressman, Mason Professor Jim Moran
From Broadside By Emily Sharrer Before he had considered politics, Jim Moran, the incumbent in the 8th Congressional District election, had his heart set on being a professional football player. As the son of professional football player James Moran, Sr., who played for the Boston Redskins in the 1930s, Moran had football in his blood....
The Low-Down on Mason’s Congressional District Races
From Broadside By Gregory Connolly Tuesday is the U.S. midterm election, which will bring to an end the deluge of roadside signs and campaign commercials. Five candidates are running for the U.S. Congress seat for Virginia’s 11th Congressional District, encompassing most of Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax and part of Prince William County. In...
Meet David Dotson Libertarian 11th District Congressional Candidate
Q: Why should Mason students vote for you? A: If you vote for Keith Fimian or Gerry Connolly you are wasting your vote, for two reasons. (1) It seems pretty clear at this point that the Republicans will take control of the House, and possibly (though not likely) the Senate, which means that nothing will...
Meet Christopher DeCarlo Independent 11th District Congressional Candidate
Q: Why should Mason students vote for you? A: I am not for sale and I have the skills, experience and desire to listen to the voters and properly represent their interests to the Congress. Q: What will you do to help your college-aged constituents? A: Promote a more level playing field by reducing the...
Mason Students Rally for Sanity, or Fear
Hundreds of Mason students joined the crowd gathered on the mall after boarding buses on campus that transported students to the Vienna/Fairfax Metro station for a ride to the rally. The buses were sponsored by the Office of Housing and Residence Life and included a Metro day-pass for students in addition to the bus ride.
Stephen Colbert on Rally to Restore Sanity, or Fear
From Broadside By Sonya Hudson It’s not possible to rally for sanity, according to Stephen Colbert. “I don’t think it’s possible to get excited about moderate behavior,” said Colbert, host of Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report.” “It’s a paradox I don’t understand. Are you going to get extremely moderate at the rally? No. You’ve got...
Your Chance to Amend the Virginia Constitution
This Tuesday, Virginia voters will have the opportunity to vote on three constitutional amendments. Ballots will include three questions that specify which article of the Constitution is up for change and the change that is being considered. The questions are listed and explained below.
College Republicans and Democrats Debate Issues Tonight
With just five days before voters head to the polls in this year’s midterm election, the Mason chapter of College Republicans and College Democrats will debate political issues tonight.
