Voter bias refers to the behavior of voters influenced by preconceived notions and unconscious biases. It captures the tendency of individuals to favor certain candidates based on personal beliefs, experiences or affiliations rather than objectively assessing candidates’ qualifications or policies.Â
Category: Election Coverage
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Cal Poly students lead workshops to increase Latinx voter engagement in upcoming election
California holds 25% of the country’s eligible Hispanic voters, yet only 60% of eligible Latinx voters are registered, lower than the national average.
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Poll workers prepare for Election Day in San Luis Obispo County
Like many in the country, political science senior Natalie Venable will cast her first presidential vote on Nov. 5. But her civic duties won’t stop there. She will serve as a poll worker that day too, performing various duties at her assigned polling location to ensure Election Day runs smoothly and all votes are counted fairly.
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San Luis Obispo or Hometown: How students decide where to vote
Based on Mustang News survey results, 31% of student voters planning to cast their ballots in San Luis Obispo’s elections this November. Cal Poly students tend to be highly interested in the presidential election.
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Students should vote yes on Prop 33, but not just for their own good
Renters have been protected from annual price hikes exceeding 10% of their rate since California implemented the Tenant Protection Act in 2020, but this was only one step of the process. This year’s Proposition 33 aims to grant local governments expanded rights in adopting rent-control measures.
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Professors discuss presidential election in UU panel event
A panel of Cal Poly professors discussed the upcoming presidential election in the University Union on Tuesday, just two weeks before Election Day.
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Inside the vote: What it takes to prepare for an election
As election day nears, polling locations are designated around San Luis Obispo, but how exactly are polling locations chosen? Reporter RJ Pollock spoke with the county clerk to learn more about electoral precinct sizes and efforts to make voting more inclusive.
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Planning to vote by mail this year? Here’s what you need to know
For voters in San Luis Obispo County who plan to use mail-in ballots, here is an overview of what will be included in your ballot. This guide provides voter information, important deadlines and in-person voting options to ensure every vote is counted.Â
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Erica A. Stewart: 2024 Mustang News TV Interview
San Luis Obispo mayoral candidate Erica A. Stewart sits down with Mustang News reporter Emma Montalbano to discuss her plans for reelection in the 2024 election season.
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Donald Hedrick: 2024 Mustang News TV Interview
San Luis Obispo mayoral candidate Donald Hedrick sits down with Mustang News reporter RJ Pollock to discuss his plans for getting elected for the 2024 elections.
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John Drake: 2024 Mustang News TV Interview
San Luis Obispo city council candidate John Drake sits down with Mustang News reporter Izzy Romero to discuss his plans to get elected for the 2024 election season.