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Students have until Wednesday at 6 p.m. to vote for Student Government. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Neck and neck: Exit polls reveal close race between Red and United

Cameron Garrett Mar 11, 2015
The United Party leads both the Red Party and Party For Action controlling 44 percent of the vote, according to exit polls conducted by Spinnaker. However, statistically this exit poll means the election, at this point, is too close to call.
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Student Government voting begins tomorrow

Student Government voting begins tomorrow

Kalee Ball Mar 9, 2015
Voting for Student Government (SG) is scheduled to take place this Tuesday and Wednesday outside the library and Osprey Café from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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The SG political debate will be held at 6 p.m. in the Osprey Plaza on March 3.
Graphic by Michael Salussolia

Student Government candidate debate to be held this evening

Cameron Garrett Mar 3, 2015
The debate on March 3 is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. and will feature the presidential and vice presidential candidates for the Red Party, United Party and Party For Action.
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One party, two party, three party system

One party, two party, three party system

Kalee Ball Feb 5, 2015
Two new parties will be running alongside the Red Party in this semester. The United Party is headed by Shomari Gloster, former Senate Majority Leader for the Red Party while the Party for Action is led by True Rains, former Elections Commissioner.
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Opinion: Time to stop feeling guilty and do something

Cassidy Alexander Nov 18, 2014
Opinion: Didn't vote in the gubernatorial election? Feel ashamed and guilty? Voting is essential in effecting change in our daily lives.
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Opinion: SG elections strike out

Opinion: SG elections strike out

Cassidy Alexander Nov 18, 2014
Opinion: Should poorly executed elections be celebrated or should we strive for better results while holding our student representatives accountable? Cassidy Alexander counts the strikes against Student Government in the recent election.
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Unofficial SG election results released

Lydia Moneir Oct 31, 2014
Student Government posted unofficial election results announcing 20 new senators and both referendums passing.
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Spinnaker’s Crist vs. Scott policy breakdown

Eduardo Santos Oct 30, 2014
Spinnaker lays out various policy positions from two the major candidates for governor, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. This is not a political analysis but quick guide to their specific talking points and what they plan to do if elected to the governor’s office.
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Students choose their senators, vote on referendums

Lydia Moneir Oct 28, 2014
The first contested Student Government election for senate general seats begins today and ends Oct. 29. With 27 candidates--10 Independent and 17 Red Party, UNF students can vote at the three polling stations on campus or fill a ballot online.
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Your Voice, Your Choice: voting for more than free pizza

Sarah Ricevuto Oct 24, 2014
The general apathy noted from UNF voter turnout may stem from not only the fault of students but also the efforts of Student Government. After three semesters of no elections, students now have the opportunity to vote for student leaders starting next Tuesday.
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Opinion: students interested in elections, finally

Opinion: students interested in elections, finally

Cassidy Alexander Oct 14, 2014
Opinion: SG government elections allow students to exercise democracy. This year will be the first SG senate election in three semesters. Spinnaker Opinions journalist Cassidy Alexander encourages students to go out and vote.
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Students conduct poll that shows Crist ahead of Scott

Saphara Harrell Oct 13, 2014
UNF political science students conducted a poll from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 concerning the upcoming gubernatorial election in November. They found Crist is ahead of Scott according to responses from 471 likely voters in Florida, and 67 percent would vote yes on Amendment 2.
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