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Columnist Angelina Padilla-Tompkins explains why she votes.

Fill in the Blank: I vote because…

By Angelina Padilla-Tompkins, Former Editor in Chief | October 31, 2022

…I am a woman.  Some people in my life have political beliefs that don't align with mine, and that’s OK. The joke has been made that our votes “cancel each other out.” With that mentality, why should I bother casting a vote?  I vote because...

Street Interviews: Do you believe the midterm elections are important?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist | October 29, 2022

  DeKALB – Tuesday, Nov. 8 is election day for the midterm elections. This means Illinoisans will be able to cast their votes for governor, congress and local positions regarding Illinois politics. NIU students discuss the importance of midterm...

Street Interviews: Is the voting process easy?

By Lucy Atkinson, Opinion Editor | October 28, 2022

  Editor's note: Online voter registration for the 2022 midterm election in Illinois is closed, but voters can still register or update their registration using grace period registration through election day at select locations, according to the...

Street Interviews: Are you voting?

By Philip Arduini, Opinion Columnist | October 27, 2022

Students giving a show of hands on Monday afternoon in response to Representative Underwood asking the crowd on their plans to vote before or on election day on Campus. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

IN PICTURES: Congressional incumbent Lauren Underwood rallies on campus

By Sean Reed, Photo Editor | October 24, 2022

DeKALB – Early voting began at the Holmes Student Center on Monday and NIU College Democrats hosted a “Party to the Polls” event with guest speakers from the ballot.  Representative Lauren Underwood and NIU professor Dr. Linh Nguyen guest spoke...

Congresswoman Lauren Underwood stands in front of students at NIU's MLK Commons on Oct. 24, 2022. Underwood shows support for the youth vote ahead of midterm elections. (Sean Reed | Northern Star)

Early voting opens at Holmes, Underwood and Nguyen speak

By Colin Kempsell | October 24, 2022

DeKALB – NIU College Democrats took students on a “Party to the Polls” Monday at the Martin Luther King Commons, joined by special guest speakers Professor Linh Nguyen and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood. The event began at 10 a.m. with members...

If voters want to register to vote in person at polling places they will need a driver's license or another form of ID and a Social Security number.

How to register to vote in the midterm elections

By Sarah Rose, Managing Editor | October 24, 2022

Voting is a powerful tool that allows the voices of millions of Americans to be heard. As the Nov. 8 midterm elections are fast approaching, here is a guide of things to know before voting. Nationwide midterm elections occur every four years, two years...

Youth voters have increased in recent years, according to a study from the Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement.

Youth voters on steady rise ahead of 2022 midterm elections

By Zachary Bertram, Senior Sports Reporter | October 19, 2022

With midterm elections approaching, youth voter turnout will impact ever changing issues. The Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement estimates that 50% of 18- to 29-year-olds voted in the 2020 presidential election,...

Join the Northern Star for 2022 midterm election coverage

Join the Northern Star for 2022 midterm election coverage

By Colin Kempsell | October 17, 2022

With Election Day approaching on Nov. 8, political campaigns in the state of Illinois will continue to escalate through the end of the month and beyond. Join the Northern Star in comprehensive election coverage, from local races in DeKalb to the gubernatorial...

A voting booth at the Hopkins Park Terrace Room, 1403 Sycamore Road, during the 2020 election.

Voters cast ballots for DeKalb School Board

By Northern Star Staff | April 6, 2021

DeKALB – Amanda Harness, Ariel Owens and Deyci Ramirez are leading the race to join the DeKalb School Board in the 2021 consolidated elections, while mail-in ballots still need to be counted. Harness leads with 2,517 votes, Owens has 2,220 and Ramirez...