On Nov. 3, Reporting (JOUR 3312) students participated in election coverage in a Trans-Atlantic experience with students from Manchester Metropolitan University – Manchester, England. Through the week and evening of Election Day, students tracked polls, engaged in dialogue with colleagues, and spoke with several local politicians and experts. Here is the work they produced: Manchester […]
Lubbock Election Expert Discusses Mail-in Voting Process Amid Concerns
November 14, 2020 by
By Lexie Rendon Despite COVID-19 causing concern heading into the 2020 election, voters turned out in historic numbers, and vote-by-mail has been a popular topic of conversation as many Americans opted out of voting in person. According to VoteTexas.gov, to be eligible to vote by mail in Texas you must be 65 years or older, […]
Students & Lubbock Experts Speak of Early Voting, Education
November 14, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo With the early voting period in Texas beginning Oct. 13, the process behind voting became more complicated in these months since the primaries, raising discussions about the importance of voting early. Dorothy Kennedy, the Lubbock County Elections administrator, said because of the historic nature of this election, the opportunity to speak […]
Controversy & COVID-19 Have Role in Ballot Counting Delays
November 14, 2020 by
By Jackson Hanna The 2020 election has come to a close, but not without controversy as it took select states several days to count every ballot due to disputes and COVID-19. Extra precautions had to be taken to adhere to every registered voter’s needs, and mail-in ballots were the answer. Every state implemented different criteria […]
Social & Policy Issues Remain in Forefront Following Biden Lead
November 14, 2020 by
By Toluwani Osibamowo On Nov. 7, days following the nationwide anticipation of the results from Election Day, former Vice President Joe Biden was projected by the Associated Press to win the presidential election, defeating Republican incumbent President Donald Trump. In the weeks leading up to the election, voters and political experts across the political spectrum […]
Lubbock Sees Record-Breaking Voting Numbers Amid Pandemic
November 14, 2020 by
By Kristina Faulkner The COVID-19 pandemic has caused controversy among Americans over the safest and most secure way to vote during this year’s election. Lubbock residents took these precautions into their own hands by having a record-breaking turnout for early voting. Dorothy Kennedy, elections administrator for the Lubbock County Elections Office, said Lubbock had more […]
Protecting the Polls: Lubbock Residents Speak About Voting During Pandemic
November 14, 2020 by
By Barrett Bergez Sam Norman, Ph.D., has been a resident of Lubbock for nearly 70 years and said he has experienced unique election and political scandals from Watergate to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The difference in this election cycle: Norman said this has been different due to the pandemic impacting voter turnout […]
