Despite a lack of competition on the ballot, voters had concerns about political and social issues that affect Newton and the nation.
Metro, Politics, Newton
Newton Sees Highest Statewide Primary Turnout in Over a Decade
Newton residents cast the most statewide primary votes since 2006, according to the City of Newton’s website.
Metro, Politics, Newton
John Oliver and Tarik Lucas Elected to Newton City Council
John Oliver will fill the vacant at-large seat on the Newton City Council in Ward 1 and Tarik Lucas will fill the vacant at-large seat on the council in Ward 2, based on unofficial results for the special election.
Newton, Politics, Metro
Candidates Announce Intent to Run in City Council Special Election
Bryan Barash and Tarik Lucas are poised to run for the seat left vacant by Jake Auchincloss’s election to Congress.
Opinions, Editorials
Editorial: Common 2020 Election Questions Answered: How to Vote, Find Reliable News This Week
The upcoming election will be different from any other election in recent history. It is unclear whether the country will know who won the election on the night of Nov. 3. In anticipation of the upcoming week, The Heights would like to point readers to reliable sources of information, answer questions about the election, and clear up common misconceptions.
News, On Campus, Featured Story
Voter Turnout Rises in UGBC Pres., VP Election
Voter turnout in the election for the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Government of Boston College presidential election was higher than it’s been in years, at 32 percent.
Administration, Top Story, On Campus, News
Guma and Atinizian Win UGBC Pres., VP Election by 18 Votes
Christian Guma and Kevork Atinizian UGBC president and vice president, winning 28 percent of the vote in Tuesday’s election. The team won by 18 votes.
Metro, Newton
Humphrey and Winters Advance to Municipal Election
Candidates William Bishop Humphrey and Kathryn K. Winters emerged victorious over Rena L. Getz in a tight preliminary election to determine Newton’s Ward 5 city councilor on Tuesday.
News, On Campus
Panelists Weigh Social Media Ahead of 2020 Election
The Undergraduate Government of Boston College and College Democrats of BC joined forces, organizing a discussion on the role of social media in elections.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: In Response to “Impeachment Talks Were Overreaction”
“I hope this letter lends readers a more holistic context as to why, after this election, many on this campus are left more than a little unsettled, and quite frankly, angry.”
