{"id":103,"date":"2022-11-07T16:23:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-07T21:23:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golive.clarku.edu\/president\/2022\/11\/07\/election-day-2022\/"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:48:34","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T14:48:34","slug":"election-day-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/president\/2022\/11\/07\/election-day-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Election Day 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2022-11-07T16:23:08-05:00\">November 7, 2022<\/time><\/div>\n\n<p>To Students, Faculty, and Staff,<\/p>\n<p>Every election matters. Some perhaps are more consequential than others, but all form the bedrock of our democracy and our collective participation is imperative. On this Election Day 2022-eve, we write to encourage you to ensure your voice is heard.<\/p>\n<p>If you have not yet cast an early or absentee ballot and can logistically get to your in-person polling place, we hope you do so. If you are eligible to vote in Massachusetts, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sec.state.ma.us\/WhereDoIVoteMA\/WhereDoIVote\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary of the Commonwealth\u2019s website<\/a> to find your voting location and view a copy of the ballot. If you need help with transportation, <a href=\"https:\/\/ride.lyft.com\/invite\/VOTE22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lyft is offering a discount<\/a> on rides to the polls. For anyone whose polling station is St. Peter\u2019s Church on Main Street (across from campus), the Division of Student Success has scheduled walkovers from Red Square at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>From all reports, we are anticipating record turn-out across the country. It is possible that we will not have full and final results for days or even weeks after Election Day. Nonetheless, we have created opportunities to process, reflect upon, and consider the implications of the election. With thanks to the Office of the Provost, the Division of Student Success, and the Political Science Department, you all are invited to join us at the following events:<\/p>\n<h3>Cocoa and Chat with the Deans<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Wednesday, November 9, from 1 to 3 p.m. in Red Square<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A shared debrief and open conversation about the election.<\/p>\n<h3>Unpacking Election Day 2022<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Tuesday, November 15, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in JC 001<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A community-wide dialogue, led by Professor of Political Science Robert Boatright, about the major forces at play leading into the election, outcomes, and what it means for each of us as engaged citizens. Professor Boatright teaches courses on American political behavior, political parties, campaigns and elections, interest groups, political participation, and political theory. He is currently director of research for the National Institute of Civil Discourse at the University of Arizona. He is the author of several books and articles on congressional elections, primary elections, and campaign finance, and he currently serves on a national task force studying ways to combat political extremism. He brings to our conversation deep perspective and expertise.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<\/p>\n<p>David Fithian \u201887<br \/>\nPresident<\/p>\n<p>Sebasti\u00e1n Royo<br \/>\nProvost<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To Students, Faculty, and Staff, Every election matters. Some perhaps are more consequential than others, but all form the bedrock of our democracy and our collective participation is imperative. On this Election Day 2022-eve, we write to encourage you to ensure your voice is heard. 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