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Ithaca Buddhist Meditation
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Ithaca Buddhist Meditation
The Student News Site of Ithaca College

The Ithacan
Students from Ithaca College and Cornell University account for roughly two-thirds of Ithaca’s population. College student populations throughout the state impact the census report, which in turn, affects local redistricting,

Lack of student voters creates concern as elections near

By Lorien Tyne, Assistant News Editor • March 30, 2022
The lack of student voters is becoming more concerning for long-term residents who are impacted by the census of college towns like Ithaca. 
Voter turnout increased both nationally and locally in the 2018 midterm elections. Tompkins County also saw a significant increase in the amount of issued and received absentee ballots.

Local and national voter turnout increases in 2018 midterms

By Ryan King, Staff Writer • November 14, 2018
In keeping with national trends, voter turnout for Tompkins County increased dramatically in the midterm elections.
Voter turnout for midterm elections sees record low results

Voter turnout for midterm elections sees record low results

By Taylor Zambrano, Assistant News Editor • November 12, 2014
Voter turnout in the 2014 midterm elections marked an all-time low since World War II according to the United States Elections Project.
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