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Election Results

Election Results

Brooklyn Gundling November 18, 2022

Texas midterms closed Nov. 8 with the re-election of Attorney General Ken Paxton, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Gov. Greg Abbott. While there was some speculation about candidate Beto O’Rourke in the...

TJC Homecoming elections canceled but Senate elections will continue

TJC Homecoming elections canceled but Senate elections will continue

michael bald April 6, 2021

By Michael Bald Managing and Design Editor Graphic by Michael Bald The Tyler Junior College Elections Committee has decided to cancel Homecoming and its elections for the spring semester. After the cancellation...

President Joseph Biden makes changes in his first five days

President Joseph Biden makes changes in his first five days

Andrea Valdez February 1, 2021

By Andrea Valdez Broadcast News Director Graphic by Victoria Deal On Jan. 20, Joseph R. Biden along with Kamala Devi Harris took office as president and vice president of the U.S. The inauguration was...

Potential Presidential Platforms

Potential Presidential Platforms

Chris Crymes October 23, 2020

The 2020 Presidential Election trudges ever closer. With early voting underway and the Nov. 3 primary election date nearing, it’s vital to be informed of our two leading candidates’ platforms.  President...

Don't forget to vote by Nov. 3

Don’t forget to vote by Nov. 3

Chris Crymes October 23, 2020

It’s a tough time to be a first-time voter right now. Campaign billboards, commercials, lawn signs and other people’s political opinions can feel like a wave one must break through to get to the democratic...

Student Senate Results

Student Senate Results

Andrea Valdez October 10, 2020

By Andrea ValdezBroadcast News Director Photos by Cassidy Noelle Every year, Student Senate hold elections through OrgSync at the beginning of September to elect the new officers for the school...

Column: 2020 election calls for young voters

Column: 2020 election calls for young voters

Madison Heiser September 14, 2020

 Featured photo by Madison Heiser As Americans’ party affiliations and ideologies become increasingly polarized as the next presidential election approaches, voting (specifically among younger...

Registered to vote? Check voter status online, apply now

Registered to vote? Check voter status online, apply now

Chris Crymes September 14, 2020

 With the 2020 presidential election approaching, advertisements for campaigns are inescapable. Any voter will be hit with a barrage of ads by all candidates, but said voter isn’t readily given...

Current Midterm Election Information | Smith County November 2018

Current Midterm Election Information | Smith County November 2018

thedrumbeat October 29, 2018

Early Voting Times and Locations Monday-Friday 10/22/2018 - 10/26/2018   8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10/27/2018   7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 10/28/2018 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday 10/29/2018...

Donald Trump is President-elect of the United States

Donald Trump is President-elect of the United States

thedrumbeat November 9, 2016

  Leading over 24 polls in various states across the country, Donald Trump is announced as the 45th President of the U.S. According to CBS News, it is certain that the candidate is elected as...

Smith County Results

Smith County Results

Derik Gray November 8, 2016

Please refresh the page to see updated election results. 62.49% Precincts Reporting Straight Party Democratic Party (DEM)   15604 29.16% Green Party (GRN)   132 0.25% Libertarian Party (LIB)  ...

What to know about presidential candidates leading current polls

What to know about presidential candidates leading current polls

thedrumbeat November 3, 2016

Alexis Long Student Life Editor With election day right at our front door, emotions are set on high. As the fight to win the 2016 presidential election heats up, some voters may not understand what the...

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