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Universe reporters preview final presidential debate in podcast

By Sarah Averett Harris
October 19, 2016 12:00 AM
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speak during the second presidential debate at Washington University. A team of Universe reporters in Las Vegas reviewed the first and second presidential debates in a podcast in preparation for the final presidential debate. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
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Campus Events

Campaigns recruit BYU students at Political Involvement Fair

By Ashley Lee
September 21, 2016 12:00 AM
Students visit Sen. Mike Lee's booth at the Political Involvement Fair. Lee is running for re-election as the U.S. senator from Utah. (Ryan Turner)
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Local

BYU grad aims to spoil Trump, Clinton's path to presidency

By Ashley Lee
September 20, 2016 12:00 AM
Evan McMullin began his campaign on Aug. 8, 2016. McMullin, a BYU alumnus, is running as an independent candidate. (Evan McMullin for President)
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Nation

Clinton returns to campaign, smiling and appearing energetic

By Sarah Averett Harris
September 15, 2016 12:00 AM
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton smiles as she speaks to aids on her campaign plane before traveling to Greensboro, N.C. for a rally. Clinton returned to the campaign trail after a bout of pneumonia that sidelined her for three days and revived questions about both Donald Trump's and her openness regarding their health. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
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Nation

Mike Pence visits Utah amid GOP division

By Laura Spilsbury
September 01, 2016 12:00 AM
Republican vice presidential candidate Mike Pence speaks to the Utah Solutions Summit during his first visit to Utah since becoming Donald Trump's running mate, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
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Nation

McMullin campaign has three days to get on Utah ballots

By Josh Thomas
August 11, 2016 12:00 AM
Independent presidential candidate and BYU alumnus Evan McMullin has officially begun his efforts toward becoming a presidential nominee.
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Local

Bill Clinton to appear at private Park City fundraiser

By Theresa Davis
August 02, 2016 12:00 AM
FILE - In this July 26, 2016 file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks during the second day session of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia. Clinton will deliver a eulogy at the Rhode Island funeral for a longtime friend and major Democratic donor and fundraiser. The service for Mark Weiner will be held Tuesday, Aug. 2, at noon at the Temple Beth-El synagogue in Providence. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)
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Nation

Obama discusses Clinton's email server, 2016 elections, Syria

October 13, 2015 12:00 AM
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton speaks during a community forum in Iowa on Sept. 22. Obama said on Oct. 11 that although Clinton made a mistake in using her private email server to conduct government business, her actions did not compromise national security. (Associated Press)
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Campus Events

BYU students answer: 'Who's running for president in 2016?'

By Allie Arnell
July 17, 2015 12:00 AM
As politicians begin to announce candidacy for the 2016 presidential election, BYU students share what they've heard through the grapevine. Are you more or less informed than these BYU students?
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Breaking News

Obama gains reelection following a contentious race

By Robbie Jenkins
November 06, 2012 12:00 AM
Barack Obama secured a second term as President of the United States after beating out Mitt Romney in the Nov. 6 election.
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Campus

Cougars discuss political awareness and involvement

By Katie Clark
October 09, 2012 12:00 AM
After the first presidential debate and anticipating the vice presidential debate, the political hype is high on campus.
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Nation

Blog: How do I make an educated vote?

By Tasha Singer
October 09, 2012 12:00 AM
As citizens of the United States of America, we have a civic responsibility and privilege to exercise our right to vote for the next President in this year's election. Our founding fathers and many national leaders since them have fought to provide and protect this democracy so that we might have a say in government.
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Sen. Hatch rallies GOP endorsements

By Casey Adams
May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Sen. Jon Kyl announced his support for Sen. Orrin Hatch earlier this month -- Hatch, running for his seventh term as U.S. senator for Utah, also garnered support from Republican presidential candidate and former governor, Mitt Romney.
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Nation

Presidential race 2012

By Mckinnley Matson
January 26, 2012 12:00 AM
So you want to follow the election, huh? Want to make an educated decision when you cast your vote for the next president of the United States? Of course you do! After all, you only get this chance once every four years.
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