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.
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Confirmed as McCain’s Vice President Pick
Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska has been confirmed as McCain’s running mate. Republicans are standing by in Dayton, Ohio, along with reporters, as Palin is expected to join McCain on stage as his campaign officially confirms the selection of the 44-year-old. She will be the first female Vice Presidential nominee by the Republicans and the...Continue reading→
Leaks Indicate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Is McCain’s Vice President Pick
In the aftermath of Obama’s rousing acceptance speech, the next big question on everyone’s mind is who will be McCain’s Vice Presidential pick. A number of candidates who were thought to be high in the running have said that they are not McCain’s pick and the press has been crossing names off the top of...Continue reading→
At Mason, Students Show This Election Matters
George Mason University students gathered in the Johnson Center Atrium on August 28 to watch the final evening of the Democratic National Convention. The night culminated in Senator Barack Obama’s acceptance of the Democratic Nomination for President. Tim Kaine kicked off the night in Denver, CO followed by former Vice President Al Gore and his...Continue reading→
Mason Votes LiveBlog of Obama Convention Speech
Mason Votes has completed their LiveBlog for Obama’s acceptance of the Democratic nomination! Check out the replay for comments.
Mason to Watch as Obama Accepts Nomination, Makes History
Tonight, students are invited to watch history made live! Mason Votes is co-sponsoring a Democratic National Convention watch party where students can see Illinois Senator Barack Obama become the first African American in U.S. History to be nominated for president. The watch party begins at 8:30 p.m. and Obama’s acceptance speech is expected at 10...Continue reading→
Warner’s Keynote Speech Overshadowed As Hillary Attempts to Unify the Democratic Party
Former Virginia Governor Mark Warner gave the Keynote speech last night at the Democratic National Convention in Denver but was overshadowed by New York Senator and former presidential candidate Hillary Clinton. “Nobody remembers that he spoke never mind he was the keynote speaker,” said Dennis Prager, a conservative talk show host in a post-convention Larry...Continue reading→
Mason Votes: Tell Us How!
Mason Votes is the website for everything about the election. We’re here to be your one stop source for all election news and information. Want to register to vote? We can tell you how. Wish you knew some third-party candidates? We have an ever growing list! Want to find other people watching the latest debate?...Continue reading→
Mason Learns – the Election in Classrooms
Mason Learns is the section of the blog in which we look at content being created by students and faculty about the national or local elections. This can include class blogs, university events, and group discussions. Are you working on a class project about the election? Are you a professor whose lesson plan is all...Continue reading→