Election News Archive
The Election News Archive on Mason Votes serves as a comprehensive collection of original reporting produced by student journalists covering local, state, and national elections. This page brings together past articles, live updates, and on-the-ground coverage, preserving the evolving political landscape through the lens of the Mason community. As a nonpartisan platform dedicated to informing and engaging student voters, the archive highlights key moments, perspectives, and campus involvement across election cycles, offering a lasting record of civic participation and student-driven storytelling.
Hacker Pulls Hoax on George Mason University Students
In the early hours of Election Day, a person hacked into the e-mail system of George Mason University, sending out an e-mail to the student body that claimed Election Day had been moved to Nov. 5. The message was sent out at 1:16 a.m. from Provost Peter Stearns’s e-mail account. It read, “Please note that...Continue reading→
Some George Mason students who registered on campus forced to vote provisionally
Some students who registered on campus at George Mason University were not allowed to cast a vote today. Freshman Katie Bredholt, 18, said she registered to vote on campus with a group of Obama supporters in early September. She was only allowed to vote provisionally today. Bredholt, whose permanent address is in Texas, said after...Continue reading→
Obama Concludes Campaign with Final Rally in Manassas
With less than eight hours before polls open and 24 hours until the polls close around the nation, Democratic Presidential Candidate Barack Obama made his final campaign stop. The choice of Manassas, Virginia for this event is a testament to how important the state is to the campaign. As expected, Obama touched on health care,...Continue reading→
Interview with Gerry Connolly
Below is the text of Mason Vote’s Interview with Gerry Connelly, Democratic candidate for Congress in the 11th District. Q: As people go to the polls what do you want them to think about? A: I want them to think about the future of the country. this election is a big deal. We have the...Continue reading→
Claims That Election Day has Been Moved Are False
At 1:16 a.m., an email was sent from an address that appears to belong to Provost Peter Stearns. The email reads as follows: To the Mason Community: Please note that election day has been moved to November 5th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Peter N. Stearns Provost This information is false....Continue reading→
Founding Fathers Would Not Recognize Current Office
By Rashad Mulla Because of the increased responsibilities of recent presidents, the United States’ first leaders would not recognize today’s presidency, political scholar Joseph Pika said. Pika, co-author of “Politics of the Presidency,” spoke live via video conference to students from Denver University, Pace University in Manhattan and George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. on...Continue reading→
Innovative Course Allows Students to Make Educated Decisions at Polls
By Keeley Peters Janette Muir, a professor at George Mason University, teaches an enthusiastic group of New Century College students about the ins and outs of political campaigning. She strives to educate her students about pressing election issues and encourages them to educate others by reaching out to undecided voters in the area. “I came...Continue reading→
Negative Campaign Ads Effective, Not Truthful
By Rashad Mulla Negative presidential campaign advertisements are effective in forming and changing public opinion, according to Thom Mozloom, founder and owner of The M Network, a professional media planning and branding agency. Broadcast live via video conference from Washington, D.C., Mozloom spoke to college students from the University of Denver, Pace University in Manhattan...Continue reading→
Too Many Election Ads, Too Often
By Katherine Libby In the weeks leading up to the election, the number of presidential television ad campaigns has soared to an unprecedented level, irritating many young voters. The Associated Press, surveying approximately 1,000 undecided voters, reported that 60 percent said television advertisements did not sway them one way or another. A third of those...Continue reading→
Hillary Clinton Rallies for Obama at Mason
Today, Hillary Clinton spoke at George Mason University’s Fairfax campus. Virginia is a battle ground state and both campuses are fighting hard for the 13 electoral votes it has to offer. Supporters were out in large numbers standing in lines that extended from the North Plaza to Enterprise and circling outside the northern portion of...Continue reading→