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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


State Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) is the chief sponsor of a bill that would abolish local election boards that decide whether prospective candidates who face petition challenges stay on the election ballot.

Controversial local election boards may be abolished

April 29, 2013

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) that would abolish local election boards passed the upper chamber Wednesday. Senate Bill 1689 would transfer responsibility for deciding objections...

Weinberg freshman Karna Nangia encourages students to vote for 1st Ward challenger Ed Tivador. Students campaigned for Tivador outside the Arch during the voting period.

Student vote underwhelms in 1st Ward election

April 9, 2013

Northwestern students hardly turned out in Tuesday’s election for 1st Ward alderman, handing incumbent Judy Fiske victory over challenger Ed Tivador. There were two on-campus voting locations: Parkes...

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