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

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

The Daily Northwestern

Gov. Bruce Rauner declares victory on election night in 2014. Rauner called Conservative Party challenger Sam McCann a “political opportunist” after McCann declared his candidacy Thursday.

Illinois state senator joins gubernatorial race, garners mixed reactions

April 23, 2018

State Sen. Sam McCann (C-Plainview) announced his candidacy for governor Thursday, claiming that Republican incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner has “abandoned” conservative values. McCann’s presence in...

Sen. Daniel Biss (D-Evanston) speaks at a Political Union event in 2013. Biss said at a panel Monday lower voter enthusiasm for national candidates was to blame for the fall in turnout in the election.

Election panel debates future of American politics

November 15, 2016

Illinois politicians and political experts discussed several irregularities in last Tuesday’s election, including unexpectedly low voter turnout, inaccurate polling and high campaign spending at an event...

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