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WATCH-LISTEN: What's on Your Ballot?

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Beatrice Bonner,
Kristin Walters
Published October 23, 2018 at 6:00 PM CDT
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Kristin Walters welcomes audience and shares ballot.
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Mary Hansen moderates the conversation.
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Mary Hansen moderates the conversation.
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Daisy Contreras shares what she has learned.
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Daisy Contreras shares what she has learned.
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Bernie Schoenberg explains a race.
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The State Journal-Register's Bernie Schoenberg explains a race.
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Listeners at Arlington's.
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Listeners asked questions to understand the ballot better.
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Randy Eccles address audience
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Randy Eccles urges attendees to vote and to contact their elected officials with their thoughts.
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The midterm elections conclude November 6. Do you know what’s on your ballot? It's not a presidential election, so why does it even matter? What impact will your vote really have?

During News & Brews on October 23, listeners conversed about what makes this election unique and how to find out more about the candidates on your ballot. The event was held upstairs at Arlington’s in downtown Springfield. 
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Beatrice Bonner
Beatrice is the Community Voices Editor for NPR Illinois. Reach Bea at communityvoices@nprillinois.org.
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Kristin Walters
As Engagement Strategist, Kristin spearheads the integration of engagement and editorial processes to maximize the reach of our reporting and its positive community impact.
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