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2024 Election

A field of United States flags outside the UNF Student Union.

The day after: Student thoughts post-Election Day

Sierra Parsons, Volunteer Reporter Nov 12, 2024

The air was filled with contention and dissonance on Wednesday, Nov. 6— the day after the 2024 general election. Early Wednesday morning, the Associated Press confirmed Donald Trump to have won the...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: Trump wins the White House in political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 6, 2024, at 7:38 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump was elected the 47th president of the United States on Wednesday, an...

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Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., speaks to reporters during a get-out-the-vote rally at La Teresita Restaurant on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Tampa. (Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

AP: Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership post

Stephany Matat, Associated Press Nov 5, 2024

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Republican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping being reelected to a second term will put him in a position to earn a Senate leadership role, while former Democratic U.S. Rep....

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Voters mark their ballots at a polling station on the Navajo Nation in Fort Defiance, Ariz., on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

AP: A turbulent campaign nears its finale as Americans choose between Harris and Trump

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024, at 3:58 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor headed for its Election Day finale...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks as former first lady Melania Trump listens after they voted on Election Day at the Morton and Barbara Mandel Recreation Center, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP: Trump snaps at reporter when asked about abortion: ‘Stop talking about that’

Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024, at 3:46 p.m. PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is refusing to say how he voted on Florida's abortion measure...

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Lenny Carrillo from the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office sets up voting booths at the Meadow Woods Community Center in Orlando, Fla., Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. Early voting begins in Orange County on Monday and runs through November 3. There will be 22 locations across the county for early voting, open from 8am to 8pm daily. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)

A Florida voter’s guide to the amendments on the ballot

There are six amendments on Florida ballots this election that, if approved, will make changes to state law on issues ranging from marijuana use to abortion access.  For enactment, each amendment needs...

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Voters line up to enter their polling place at the Cincinnati Observatory on election day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

AP: The final day of voting in the US is here, after tens of millions have already cast their ballots

Christina A. Cassidy and Ali Swenson Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Election Day voting was underway across much of the U.S. on Tuesday morning after tens...

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This combination of file photos shows Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally in Charlotte, N.C., on Sept. 12, 2024, 2024, and Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a town hall campaign event in Warren, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2024. (AP Photo)

AP: Here’s what to watch on Election Day in the US

Steve Peoples, Associated Press Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Nov. 5, 2024 at 9:08 a.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — It's Election Day. Polls opened Tuesday across the nation and Americans cast ballots...

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Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally in Allentown, Pa., Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

AP: Investigations into voter registration forms in Pennsylvania lead to wave of misinformation

Mark Scolforo, Associated Press Nov 5, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 30, 2024, at 4:31 p.m. HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Investigations into potential fraud in voter registration applications in three...

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This combination of file photos shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking a campaign rally in Warren, Mich., on Nov. 1, 2024, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, speaking at a campaign rally in Madison, Wis., on Oct. 30, 2024. (AP Photo)

AP: News media don’t run elections. Why do they call the winners?

Robert Yoon, Associated Press Nov 3, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 8, 2024, at 8:59 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s election night, the polls have closed and chances are you’re waiting on The...

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OSLCE provides shuttle service to the polls for Vote Early Day

OSLCE provides shuttle service to the polls for Vote Early Day

Lena Perkins, Staff Writer Intern Nov 3, 2024

The University of North Florida’s Office of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement celebrated Vote Early Day with a party on the Green on Oct. 29, 2024, to raise awareness for early voting. A shuttle...

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Musical artist Beyonce, right, and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, left, embrace on stage during a campaign rally Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)

AP: Democrats are leaning on celebrity star power. Will it matter?

Dan Merica, Associated Press Nov 3, 2024

The following story was first published by the Associated Press on Oct. 30, 2024, at 8:18 p.m. WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris has Bruce Springsteen, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Donald...

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