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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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A sign near the Boston University Beach encouraging students to register to vote. College students have lower voter turnout than any age group, which may be exacerbated by COVID-19 and difficulties with voter registration. LAURYN ALLEN | DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students reflect on voting process, importance of this year’s election

Ashley Soebroto November 4, 2020

Young voters are traditionally less likely to turn out on Election Day than any other age demographic, and the sharp increase in early and mail-in voting further complicated the process this year. However,...

A ballot drop box in Allston. Dozens of ballots were damaged after a drop box in Copley Square was set on fire Sunday. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Copley Square ballot drop box set ablaze

Allison Pirog October 26, 2020
Of the 122 ballots in the box, 87 were legible and able to be processed. Voters who used the drop box between 2:30 p.m. on Saturday and 4 a.m. on Sunday should contact the Election Department to check the status of their ballot.
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