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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

 An NU Votes staffer asks a student to fill out a form at the voter van table. According to the group’s website, the Center for Civic Engagement and Office of the Registrar both provide ballot notarizations.

Northwestern has one of the highest voting rates among universities

November 6, 2018

Information stations, “voter vans” and online education guides at nuvotes.org: in preparation for the 2018 midterm elections, NU Votes is pulling out all the stops to make sure Northwestern students...

The Lorraine H. Morton Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave. City Clerk Devon Reid expects early voting to increase in Evanston this year.

Early voting attendance in Evanston expected to increase for midterm election

October 30, 2018

As Evanston residents decide who they will vote for in the midterm elections, many have chosen to cast their ballots through early voting. Beginning last Monday and ending on Monday, Nov. 5, Evanston...

NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth. A national study showed Northwestern students had above average rates of voter registration and turnout in the 2016 election.

Study shows NU voter engagement significantly above national average

February 1, 2018

Student voting turnout and registration increased significantly at Northwestern compared to other universities over a four-year period, according to a national study of student voting habits. The National...

NU Votes volunteers speak to students at a voter registration booth in September 2016. Northwestern won five awards for civic engagement at a ceremony Thursday, including the highest increase in voter registration among all U.S. universities.

Northwestern wins national awards for civic participation

October 25, 2017

Northwestern won five awards for civic participation Oct. 19, including one for the highest increase in voter registration among U.S. universities, according to a news release. The ALL IN Challenge...

Voter registration exceeds 96 percent among eligible first-year students

September 21, 2017

Voter registration among eligible new students rose more than 57 percent after a push by NU Votes, with 96.4 percent of eligible first-years registering to vote by the end of move-in day, according to...

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