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Election Year 2020

On Tuesday, Nov 3, the citizens of the United States will cast their vote for their preferred presidential candidate. President Donald J. Trump and his running mate Mike Pence for the Republicans compete against Joe Biden and Kamala Harris from the Democrats. The Southwestern provides you with updates about the election, with special focus on how SWOSU students experience the elections and what their concerns are.

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Oklahoma Representatives Juan Garcia and Anthony Moore speak at SWOSU

Oct 14, 2020
1 min

Oklahoma Representatives Juan Garcia and Anthony Moore speak at SWOSU

Garcia will speak at 8 p.m. and Moore will follow at 9 p.m.

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Election 2020: Which key issues matter most to you?

Oct 13, 2020
1 min

Election 2020: Which key issues matter most to you?

The Southwestern wants to know which topics matter most to you when selecting your preferred candidate.

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The SGA's efforts to get students registered to vote

Oct 11, 2020
1 min

The SGA's efforts to get students registered to vote

The SWOSU Student Government Association held a booth on campus on Sept. 22 to help students register to vote.

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SWOSU hosts Presidential Debate watch party

Sep 30, 2020
2 min

SWOSU hosts Presidential Debate watch party

On Sept. 29, Southwestern Oklahoma State University hosted a Presidential Debate watch party in Stewart Hall on the Weatherford campus. This

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Voter registration tabling on Oct. 8

Sloane Sivewright

Sep 28, 2020
2 min

Voter registration tabling on Oct. 8

Voter registration has been made easy thanks to the Dean of Students.

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Election turnout efforts: SWOSU works with Turbovote

Sep 28, 2020
1 min

Election turnout efforts: SWOSU works with Turbovote

The final day to register to vote in Oklahoma is Oct. 9

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Voter registration and turnout effort underway at SWOSU

Sep 26, 2020
1 min

Voter registration and turnout effort underway at SWOSU

TurboVote is an online tool that helps students vote in every election—local, state and national.

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Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

The Southwestern

Jul 1, 2020
1 min

Voters in favor of proposed city sales tax

Weatherford residents on Tuesday approved the proposed city sales tax. Oklahoma citizens also voted in favor of the expansion of Medicaid.

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Election on June 30: Here's what you need to know

The Southwestern

Jun 28, 2020
2 min

Election on June 30: Here's what you need to know

On Tuesday, June 30, there are primary elections in Oklahoma, as well as elections over SQ 802 and local propositions.

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Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign

The Southwestern

Apr 8, 2020
1 min

Bernie Sanders ends his presidential campaign

Bernie Sanders announced Wednesday morning he has ended his campaign for the Democratic nomination for the presidential elections.

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Joe Biden wins Super Tuesday & Oklahoma

The Southwestern

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

Joe Biden wins Super Tuesday & Oklahoma

Former Vice President Joe Biden is now leading in the Democratic race for the presidential nomination over Bernie Sanders.

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SWOSU prof: ‘Bernie’s gonna take the primary in Oklahoma’

The Southwestern

Feb 10, 2020
2 min

SWOSU prof: ‘Bernie’s gonna take the primary in Oklahoma’

A SWOSU political science professor discusses the Democratic primaries.

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Registration ends soon for Oklahoma primary

The Southwestern

Jan 29, 2020
1 min

Registration ends soon for Oklahoma primary

With the Primary Election approaching fast, some students might ask themselves if they still have the opportunity to register.

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