Tuesday night, incumbent Democrat Ilhan Omar was reelected to the US House in the 5th Congressional District in Minnesota. Omar, who was first elected to office in 2018, was one of the first Muslim-American women in Congress.

Democratic candidate Joe Biden has been elected as the 46th President of the United States after winning Pennsylvania at 10:30 Eastern Standard Time on Nov. 7.

The 2020 Presidential Election is officially over and Joe Biden has come out on top. But, as of 5 p.m, sitting President Donald Trump has not conceded, has been filing lawsuits, calling for recounts and the final winner of the election to be chosen by the Supreme Court.

The staff of the Arrow along with the media management class taught by Instructor of Mass Media Michael Simmons worked together to provide election night coverage on Nov. 3. The teams covered elections on the local, state and national levels.

Change has come to the House of Representatives with the election of Democratic candidate Cori Bush. She defeated Representative William "Lacy" Clay, who held the seat since 2001.

Democratic candidate Sarah McBride has been elected as the state senator for District 1 in Delaware, making her the first openly transgender person to be elected to a state senate seat.

NCAA's Student Athletic Advisory Committee voted in September to take Election day off and have a mandatory off day for all NCAA athletics.

For some people, the Presidential Election is more than just another election. For Southeast professor Brooke Clubbs, it's comparable to the Super Bowl.

Dem. candidate for Kentucky's Senate seat in Congress Amy McGrath sunk more than $73 million into campaigns, but ultimately lost out to the incumbent and Senate majority leader Rep. Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to National Public Radio's website.

A group of Georgia Tech college students drove 24 hours to get their determined 22-year-old friend to her hometown in Pennsylvania, a swing state, to cast her ballot in person. After the quick visit, they turned back around to drive more than 1,500 miles back to Atlanta.

As the campaigns for Missouri House of Representatives District 147 approach the finish line tomorrow, Nov. 3, the Arrow sat down with Democratic Candidate Andy Leighton and Republican Candidate Wayne Wallingford to ask them the same set of questions. The candidates responses have been kept in their own words as complete as possible only edited...

Seemingly now more than ever, politics are severely divided among Democrats and Republicans. What some either forget or don't know is that America doesn't have a two-party system -- there are other choices. Third parties, or minor parties, are a unique part of American history that are often forgotten. With enough support and a solid candidate, a...

One of the more enigmatic elections on this year's Missouri election ballot is the retention election for Judge Patricia Breckenridge of the Missouri Supreme Court. Sounds important, doesn't it?

On Nov. 3, Missourians will vote on two amendments to the state Constitution. From changing the process of drawing legislative districts to applying new term limits on statewide offices, these amendments could mean big changes for the Missouri legislature and its constituents. Many voters may have questions as to what these amendments mean and...

The average vacancy length since 1962 on the Supreme Court is 88 days; with 38 days between the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Sept. 29 and election day, this becomes the second-shortest vacancy in an election year, following the election of 1864.

As part of the Arrow's ongoing election coverage, we released a mock election poll to members of the Southeast community. The poll covered a range of topics from the national and Missouri ballots, including the presidential election.

The Arrow hosted their first-ever debate Oct. 14. Students moderated the debate, and student representatives from the College Republicans and Democrats debated ideas on a variety of subjects.

Environmental Science Association Public Relations Representative Monique Johnson explained how necessary it is to support policies focused on environmental health.

As the Nov. 3 election approaches, Mike Parson and Nicole Galloway are the top two candidates running for Governor of Missouri.

The 2020 Presidential Election is different from the elections before it, as the pandemic still affects the world. And for many Southeast students, it will be the first Presidential Election they can take part in. When running for president, candidates have to appeal to specific groups of voters. One such group is the LGBTQ+ community. To discuss...

The Arrow will be holding a debate on Wednesday, Oct. 14, between representatives from the College Democrats of Southeast Missouri State University and the College Republicans of Southeast Missouri State University.

Congressional candidate Kathy Ellis visited Cape Girardeau Saturday for a stop on her Weekend of Action event series. Ellis is running as a Democrat congressional representative for Missouri's eighth district.

Jacqueline Neil, Southeast graduate, was recently included on the "30 Under 30" list released by the political media company The Missouri Times every year. The list is made up of optimistic young adults working in Missouri politics.

Members of the community gathered together in Capaha Park Sunday for a candlelight vigil in memory of Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

With the November elections quickly approaching, many are planning to cast their ballot. Students may have questions about how to register, how to make sure they are registered or what methods of voting are available to them.

Change has come to the House of Representatives with the election of Democratic candidate Cori Bush. She defeated Representative William "Lacy" Clay, who held the seat since 2001.

Democratic candidate Sarah McBride has been elected as the state senator for District 1 in Delaware, making her the first openly transgender person to be elected to a state senate seat.

NCAA's Student Athletic Advisory Committee voted in September to take Election day off and have a mandatory off day for all NCAA athletics.

For some people, the Presidential Election is more than just another election. For Southeast professor Brooke Clubbs, it's comparable to the Super Bowl.

Dem. candidate for Kentucky's Senate seat in Congress Amy McGrath sunk more than $73 million into campaigns, but ultimately lost out to the incumbent and Senate majority leader Rep. Mitch McConnell on Tuesday, Nov. 3, according to National Public Radio's website.

A group of Georgia Tech college students drove 24 hours to get their determined 22-year-old friend to her hometown in Pennsylvania, a swing state, to cast her ballot in person. After the quick visit, they turned back around to drive more than 1,500 miles back to Atlanta.

Seemingly now more than ever, politics are severely divided among Democrats and Republicans. What some either forget or don't know is that America doesn't have a two-party system -- there are other choices. Third parties, or minor parties, are a unique part of American history that are often forgotten. With enough support and a solid candidate, a...

One of the more enigmatic elections on this year's Missouri election ballot is the retention election for Judge Patricia Breckenridge of the Missouri Supreme Court. Sounds important, doesn't it?

On Nov. 3, Missourians will vote on two amendments to the state Constitution. From changing the process of drawing legislative districts to applying new term limits on statewide offices, these amendments could mean big changes for the Missouri legislature and its constituents. Many voters may have questions as to what these amendments mean and...

The average vacancy length since 1962 on the Supreme Court is 88 days; with 38 days between the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Sept. 29 and election day, this becomes the second-shortest vacancy in an election year, following the election of 1864.

As part of the Arrow's ongoing election coverage, we released a mock election poll to members of the Southeast community. The poll covered a range of topics from the national and Missouri ballots, including the presidential election.

The Arrow hosted their first-ever debate Oct. 14. Students moderated the debate, and student representatives from the College Republicans and Democrats debated ideas on a variety of subjects.

Environmental Science Association Public Relations Representative Monique Johnson explained how necessary it is to support policies focused on environmental health.

As the Nov. 3 election approaches, Mike Parson and Nicole Galloway are the top two candidates running for Governor of Missouri.

The Arrow hosted their first-ever debate Oct. 14. Students moderated the debate, and student representatives from the College Republicans and Democrats debated ideas on a variety of subjects.

The Arrow will be holding a debate on Wednesday, Oct. 14, between representatives from the College Democrats of Southeast Missouri State University and the College Republicans of Southeast Missouri State University.