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OPINION: Democracy takes patience
We are eager about the election results, but things take time

This year marks an unprecedented time, full of surprises, confounds and historical events. And as much of a ride 2020 has been, an election year tops it off. As eager as we are to receive results that will solidify our future, we must be patient and know these ballots take time.

OPINION: Talking politics at the dinner table
Why we should be having political conversations with the people we love

Growing up in a very political family, the current president or hot democracy headlines were a topic I remember hearing about more than most things at our dinner table. Both my parents had similar yet different views which were for the most part conservative-leaning. Some nights dysfunction would become chaotic, but honestly, I had no clue what Republicans and Democrats were when I was eight, let alone how many branches of government there were, so the occasional heated disagreements were practically a foreign language to me. Looking forward, my parent’s current dinner table debates are a very different picture.

Democrats secure victories in Latah County races
Incumbent Tom Lamar keeps County Commissioner seat

Incumbent Tom Lamar secured his re-election to the Latah County Commission Wednesday night after election workers tallied absentee and early voting ballots, swinging the race largely in his favor.

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Election Day in Moscow: A Gallery
A look back on Election Day 2020 in photos

Across the nation people gathered at their local polling locations to cast their vote in the 2020 presidential election. Voters in Latah County went to one of three locations to cast their ballots yesterday: Hamilton Recreation Center, Student Recreation Center and the Idaho Fairgrounds. Amid the bustle of Election Day 2020, Argonaut photographers worked hard to capture the action throughout Moscow. Here’s a look at what they found.

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What to expect on Election Day in Moscow
Masks and social distancing required at the polls, demonstrations expected near polling locations.

Election Day 2020 will appear different than those of years past. Voters are required to wear masks and social distance while at the polls. Poll workers will be provided face shields as protection. Voters who […]

OPINION: Listen to science, vote Tom Lamar
A good, qualified candidate who would keep helping this community

In the current pandemic, it is essential to have leaders and elected officials in our community who exemplify the way someone should act and the rhetoric one should put forth. A good example would be people who listen to what experts in the field of health and science say. People who socially distance and wear masks to keep others safe. These attributes describe the current Latah County Commissioner Tom Lamar perfectly.