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Democratic presidential candidate Dean Phillips concludes his speech at his election night watch party after announcing he will continue his campaign for presidency after winning under 20% of the vote in the New Hampshire Primary. MATTHEW EADIE/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: New Hampshire primaries result in heartbreak and victory

Taylor Coester January 26, 2024
The New Hampshire primary election drew candidates to the Granite State, canvassers to the streets and voters to the polls to divy the 22 delegates available. In the Republican primary, Donald Trump was victorious over competitor Nikki Haley, winning 12 and 9 delegates respectively.  Due to conflict between the New Hampshire constitution and the Democratic National Convention, President Joe Biden did not appear on the New Hampshire Primary Ballot, but a successful write-in campaign resulted in the incumbent receiving 63.9% of the vote to Dean Phillips 19.3% and third-place finisher Marianne Williamson’s 4%.
Sophia Flissler/DFP STAFF

Minority Report: Let Scots breathe free

Lincoln Son Currie March 10, 2021
Scots must be given another independence referendum and free themselves at last. Their time has come.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

2021 Breakdown: Actions must have consequences, especially for those at the top

Gabriella Aponte January 15, 2021
Actions must have consequences, especially for those at the top who bear the responsibility for inciting the insurrection at Capitol Hill on Jan. 6.
East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

East to West: Oct. 30, 2020

Justin Tang October 30, 2020

Today on East to West, we cover the suspensions of BU students who planned large gatherings, how BU is encouraging safe Halloween festivities, Salem business shutting down to tourists, and more. FEATURING:...

Boston University Student Government confirmed two co-chairs for 16,000 Strong, a sexual assault awerness organization, as well as passed a resolution to urge BU to make Election Day attendance optional in a virtual meeting Monday. ANNA VIDERGAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

StuGov passes resolution to advocate for Election Day holiday

Anna Vidergar October 20, 2020
BU StuGov confirmed two co-chairs for sexual assault awareness organization 16,000 Strong and passed a resolution to recommend BU administration make Election Day attendance optional, in a Zoom meeting Monday night.

Boston, Commonwealth see low voter turnout in Senate primary election

Daily Free Press Admin May 1, 2013

Scrambling for last-minute votes, candidates seeking to fill Secretary of State John Kerry’s former senate seat had to deal with low voter turnout during the primary election on Tuesday. The Boston...

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