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NIU political scientist: Reason we vote on a Tuesday antiquated

A look back at the history behind Election Day

October 25, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — Why do we vote on a Tuesday in November? You might be surprised by the answer—unless you were born in the 19th century. The voting day was…

New study scrutinizes time and effort it takes to vote in each state

Changes in restrictions, state discrepancies impact voter turnout

September 25, 2018

DeKalb, Ill. — Wide variations among the 50 states when it comes to the ease of casting a ballot are impacting the quality of democracy in the United States, a…

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NIU political scientist: Reason we vote on a Tuesday antiquated

A look back at the history behind Election Day

New study scrutinizes time and effort it takes to vote in each state

Changes in restrictions, state discrepancies impact voter turnout

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