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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


A Northwestern student casts his ballot at the Civic Center on Tuesday. Through NU services like the “Voter Van,” students were able to more easily get to polling places at Parkes Hall, Patten Gym and the Civic Center to vote.

Evanston same-day registration results in long lines

November 6, 2014

The state’s first year of Election Day registration attracted members of the Evanston and Northwestern community, with the Civic Center drawing the highest number of same-day registrants of anywhere...

Gov. Pat Quinn concedes Illinois governor election to Bruce Rauner

November 5, 2014

Gov. Pat Quinn conceded the gubernatorial election Wednesday afternoon to Republican challenger Bruce Rauner. Quinn, who refused to accept Rauner's victory on Tuesday night, said he wanted to wait until...

Republican Bruce Rauner speaks to a crowd of supporters Tuesday night at the Hilton Chicago. Rauner beat Gov. Pat Quinn to become the first GOP Illinois governor in 12 years.

Rauner defeats Quinn to become state governor

November 5, 2014

CHICAGO — Republican Bruce Rauner was named the winner Tuesday night in a highly contested race, defeating Gov. Pat Quinn to become the next Illinois governor. Multiple news outlets called the election...

Gov. Pat Quinn tells supporters he will not concede the election until every vote is counted. Quinn, a Democrat, is the first governor to lose re-election in a president’s home state since 1892.

Quinn declines to concede governor’s race, waiting for final tally

November 5, 2014

CHICAGO — Despite multiple outlets calling the Illinois gubernatorial election in favor of Republican challenger Bruce Rauner, Gov. Pat Quinn refused to concede the election Tuesday night. Quinn,...

Residents talk at the Civic Center, where same-day voter registration took place. The midterm election drew about 46.2 percent of registered voters.

Republican victories surprise students

November 5, 2014

Northwestern students followed results of the midterm elections closely Tuesday night, with many surprised by Republican businessman Bruce Rauner's victory over Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn in Illinois' gubernatorial...

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