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.
Are YOU Registered to VOTE in 2024?
Deadline to register to vote in Virginia: Tuesday, October 15, 2024. Don’t forget to register or verify: elections.virginia.gov/registration Make a plan to VOTE early in person, by mail, or on Election Day (November 5th)! If you have already registered in Virginia: Check your registration and confirm that you are registered at your current address, find...Continue reading→
CVP Fellowship Opportunity: Apply Now!
Campus Vote Project is seeking students who are passionate about democratic engagement, politically interested, and are self-starters to help peers register and vote and engage them in dialogue around democracy and voting rights legislation through a one-semester fellowship, with the potential for future semesters. Campus Vote Project is dedicated to helping students gain access to...Continue reading→
President Biden and VP Harris Speak at Sci-Tech Campus
Dems Hold First Campaign Rally of 2024 at Mason By: Erica Munisar, Fourth Estate Editor-in-Chief This story was originally published on gmufourthestate.com. Fourth Estate is Mason’s official student-run newspaper. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, President Joe Biden hosted his campaign rally, Restore Roe, in Manassas, Virginia at George Mason University’s Science and Technology campus. The rally...Continue reading→
VA’s 2024 Presidential Primary is March 5th
Here’s What You Need to Know: Virginia’s 2024 presidential primary is set for Super Tuesday, March 5th, joining 14 other states all voting on the same day. The deadline to register to vote, or update an existing registration in Virginia is Monday, February 12th, and there are a number of ways to cast your ballot:...Continue reading→
VIDEO: 2023 Election Coverage
Student Media Coverage of Virginia’s 2023 Elections Watch the Full Broadcast on YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv6j5ItxOI8) Individual Segments:
Don’t Forget to VOTE on Tuesday, Nov. 7!
Make Your Voice Heard in 2023 Election Day is Tuesday, November 7th in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Early voting has concluded, but you can still vote in person on Election Day. Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Election Day. Anyone in line at 7:00 p.m. will be allowed to vote....Continue reading→
Nonpartisan VA Voter Guide
2023 Virginia Legislative Elections Guide All 140 seats in Virginia’s legislature will be up for grabs in November. The Republicans currently control the House of Delegates 51-46; the Democrats control the Senate 22-18. Your vote will determine Virginia’s future. Here’s a look at what both parties have done (download a PDF or click on the...Continue reading→
Vote Smart!
Join Student Government at Kiosk A in the Johnson Center Atrium every day this week to learn more about next Tuesday’s election. From the organizers: “Come learn about what’s going to be on the ballot for this upcoming general election! Talk to professors and gain resources so that you can Vote Smart!” VOTING REMINDER: Mason...Continue reading→
Abstaining to Vote is Still Voting: Cast Your Ballot in 2023
Your Vote Counts Whether or Not You Use It By: Madalyn Godfrey, Mason Votes Contributor Election Day 2023 is coming up in just a few short weeks (Tuesday, November 7) and early voting is already underway in Virginia. However, just because this is an “off-year” election, doesn’t mean it is unimportant. In the Braddock District...Continue reading→
Forgot to Register by Oct. 16th? You Can Still Vote!
Same Day Registration & Provisional Ballot Information In 2022, Virginia’s General Assembly passed legislation that allows Commonwealth voters to register at any time, up to and including Election Day. Prior to the new law going into effect, registration was closed 21 days before an election and there was no way to vote if you missed...Continue reading→