Dash Into December: 2024 Federal Election: Presidential, Senate, and House Results

By Julia Bae, Banner Staff On Tuesday, November 5, Remy Kim ’25, like many other Americans, “found it very difficult to stay away from the news.” After all, the 2024 Election Day included key national elections within the Senate, House of Representatives, and, of course, the presidency. Most notably, Donald J. Trump, former U.S. President …

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 The 2024 Presidential Elections: What’s at Stake?

By Leela Uppaluri, Banner Staff According to PBS, “three in four American adults believe the upcoming presidential election is vital to the future of U.S. democracy.” What exactly makes this election so impactful?  Class VI U.S. History Teacher Mr. Mirelman stressed, “the stakes are high.” Although elections may seem distant to middle and high school …

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Massachusetts Ballot: Five Issues to Care About

By Grette Buttner, Banner Staff The Massachusetts Ballot questions present five important issues regarding pre-existing and new legislation, which Massachusetts residents will vote on during Election Day. Depending on the  results, the laws concerning each ballot initiative will either be updated or remain the same. The first ballot question would allow the State Auditor, an officer who examines state entities to ensure the government is working well, to alter not only state entities but the legislature’s processes and responsibilities themselves. Proponents of the initive claim this power will allow for more transparency in the Massachusetts Legislature. Counterarguments maintain that the change will disrupt the balance of power within the Legislature.