Holmes--Justin W. (Political Science Faculty)

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	UNI among top colleges for student voting Northern Iowan 119:10, p.1	09/29/2022	Luke Nelson reports on events happening surrounding the mid-term elections coming up in November. UNI is planning a social media campaign to raise awareness and encourage young college students to vote; photo.
2	Political science department talks Supreme Court vacancy Northern Iowan 117:15, p.2	10/08/2020	Members of the political science department discuss the vacancy in the Supreme Court; photo.
3	University to host mock caucus Northern Iowan 116:29, p.2	01/23/2020	The political science department, American Democracy Project, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG) will host a mock caucus event designed to introduce students to the caucusing process. Participants will be led through the processes that both parties use to conduct their caucus. UNI had the highest midterm voter turnout of Iowa universities; photo.
4	UNI voter turnout top among IA public universities Northern Iowan 116:21, p.2	11/11/2019	UNI had the highest voter turnout among Iowa's three public universities. UNI participated in Iowa Campus Compact's Voting Challenge and anticipated a 40% turnout, and had a 46.2% turnout. The school had originally been part of the ALL IN Challenge, and Northern Iowa Student Government (NISG), academic departments, and student organizations had formed the #PanthersVote coalition for the 2018 midterm election. Political science professor Justin Holmes and graduate Brenna Wolfe discussed on the initiative.
5	Voters sound off on 2018 midterm Northern Iowan 115:22, p.1	11/08/2018	The 2018 midterm election results are in. Kim Reynolds won the gubernatorial election, the first time a female governor had been elected in Iowa. Abby Finkenauer defeated Rod Blum in Iowa House district one; Dave Loebsack won in district two; Cindy Axne won in district three; Steve King won in district four. Black Hawk County saw record voter turnout. Nationwide, Democrats gained control of the House of Representatives; photos.
6	UNI receives voter turnout award Northern Iowan 115:13, p.3	10/08/2018	UNI received the Silver Seal from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge for high voter participation in the 2016 presidential elections. 67.5 percent of the UNI student body voted, putting UNI second in the country for voter turnout.
7	Congressional candidates to debate at UNI Northern Iowan 115:6, p.2	09/13/2018	Iowa congressional candidates Abby Finkenauer and Rod Blum will debate on October 5 in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (GBPAC) in advance of the midterm elections; photos.
8	Students may face financial issues with shutdown Northern Iowan 110:12, p.1	10/08/2013	The recent government shut down could have negative effects on college students and their financial aid. The shut down could also affect federal funds for UNI and research grants.
9	Professors analyze 2012 election results Northern Iowan 109:26, p.1	12/04/2012	Political science faculty analyze election results. Campaign tactics, issues, and advertisements were topics of discussion.
10	UNI professors weigh in on presidential debate Northern Iowan 109:13, p.1	10/09/2012	Professors Justin Holmes and Donna Hoffman discuss presidential debate and implications for college students. Students encouraged to listen to upcoming debates for the election; photo.
11	Iowa DMV to issue new form of identification in January 2013 Northern Iowan 109:12, p.1	10/05/2012	Legislation passed to issue new identification cards to protect against identity fraud. Advocacy and political scientist groups express concerns and implications for voting.
12	State of the Union address forecasts Obama's plans Northern Iowan 108:32, p.1	01/31/2012	Justin Holmes liked the speech and declared that the President made several great points. Success of the plans lies with the position taken by Congress; photo.
13	'Pay as You Earn' takes steps to lessen student loan debt Northern Iowan 108:20, p.1	11/04/2011	President Obama's plan to aid student loan debt involves payments capped at ten per cent of the student's income. They would also be able to consolidate direct loans and Federal Family Education loans; photo.
14	What did it mean? Northern Iowan 107:23, p.1	11/16/2010	Professor Donna Hoffman led a discussion forum on what messages were sent during the election of 2010; believes that there was no mandate this year and that negative ads are not well received by Iowa voters; photo.
15	Election affects Iowans Northern Iowan 105:23, p.1	11/18/2008	Panel discusses meaning of recent elections; Ronald Walters also speaks on campus.
16	'Media Bias: It's Not What You Think!' topic for 'News Talk' Nov.1 Public Relations News Release 2008:182, p.1	10/28/2008	"News Talk" provides an opportunity to discuss the news of the day from local, regional or national newspapers and to hear the views of guest speakers such as editors, reporters, and faculty with expertise in the media.