elections Archives - The Heights

“What Comes Next?”: Panelists Reflect on the Future of Democracy

Elizabeth Maher • November 8, 2024

2024 marks the greatest electoral mobilization in human history, with over two billion voters participating in democratic processes in 70 countries, according to Jonathan Laurence, professor of political...

Newton’s Programs and Services Committee Considers Moving Municipal Elections to Even Years

Brendan O’Friel • March 22, 2024

Newton’s Programs and Services Committee discussed moving municipal elections to even years due to significantly lower voter turnouts.

Elections Committee, Losing UGBC Pres. and VP Team Address Election-Deciding Sanction

Olivia Joung • April 5, 2023

A 25-vote deduction made the difference in the UGBC election Monday night when Jordan Nakash and running mate Yosan Tewelde lost after originally receiving 11 more votes than the winning team.

Kotzen, Heckelman Win UGBC Pres., VP Election

Natalie Arndt, Olivia Joung, Lucy Freeman, and Will Martino • April 4, 2023

Jonah Kotzen and Meghan Heckelman will be UGBC’s next president and vice president, respectively.

‘The Heights’ Endorses Jordan Nakash and Yosan Tewelde for UGBC President and Vice President

The Heights Editorial Board • March 30, 2023

The Heights endorses Jordan Nakash, MCAS ’24, and Yosan Tewelde, MCAS ’24, for 2023–24 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president.

Heights Columnists Reflect on Midterm Elections

Joseph Baldwin and Peter Swindal • December 1, 2022

Midterm elections have (more or less) concluded at the time of publishing this article. With the vast majority of House and Senate elections confirmed, the dust has settled on another eventful midterm election, and the second election in a row where most results weren’t finalized until days after.

Battle at the Ballot: Panelists Analyze Voting Rights

Thomas Coder • November 6, 2022

The American Constitution Society of Boston College Law School hosted a panel discussion on Thursday afternoon titled Battle at the Ballot: The Issues That Impact Voters’ Rights.

Auchincloss Rejects Labels Ahead of Uncompetitive Re-election Bid

Victor Stefanescu • September 25, 2022

Two years after thwarting competitive progressive challengers for his seat, Auchincloss boasts one of the strictest party-line voting records in congress.

‘The Heights’ Endorses Lubens Benjamin And Julia Spagnola for UGBC President And Vice President

The Heights Editorial Board • April 3, 2022

The Heights endorses candidates Lubens Benjamin, CSOM ’23, and Julia Spagnola, MCAS ʼ23, for 2022–23 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president. After examining...

Polls Open for Newton City Council and Mayoral Race

Eliza Hernandez • October 31, 2021

When Newton residents took to the polls during early voting for mayor and Newton City Council, many voters had issues such as zoning and education on their minds.

‘The Heights’ Endorses Jack Bracher and Gianna Russi For UGBC President and Vice President

The Heights Editorial Board • February 26, 2021

The Heights endorses candidates Jack Bracher and Gianna Russi, both MCAS ʼ22, for the 2021 Undergraduate Government of Boston College president and vice president. This endorsement is based...