Before the votes are tallied, Election Day 2014

Through the Democracy in Action project, undergraduate and graduate students in the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications share voters' Election Day stories through photos, audio, video and text.

Students went to the polls, speaking with voters in Syracuse and the surrounding suburbs, where they heard voters' opinions about electronic voting scanners; met families casting their ballots together; and witnessed local traditions, such as Syracuse's annual Election Day spaghetti dinner.

Among the voters, students discovered a broad range of viewpoints and a shared passion for democracy. 

Educating young voters: America's next generation stresses importance of voting

by Turquoise Jackson

This year’s midterm elections had the chance to make a huge impact. Syracuse City School District Superintendent Sharon Contreras was not sure how the election would turn out, but she stressed the importance of voting and its contribution to the democratic process.
(Photo: Spencer Bodian)

ELECTRONIC VOTING SIGN-INS FOR THREE POLLING PLACES

by Gabriella Rusk

Electronic Voting Sign In Device at William Nottingham High School. The new voter sign-in technology was tested at three polling places in Onondaga County today.
(Photo: Gabriella Rusk)

DOZENS OF POLITICIANS AND THOUSANDS OF VOTERS ATTEND ANNUAL ELECTION DAY SPAGHETTI DINNER

by Kristen Eskow

71 YEARS AT THE POLLS: SKANEATELES WOMAN REFLECTS ON PASSION FOR VOTING

Marion Hambrecht has missed only one election in 71 years.(Photo: Irfan Uraizee)

"I already know who I’m going to vote for. No last minute studying for me," Marion Hambrecht said, laughing.

SCENES FROM ELECTION NIGHT

by Sam Maller

U.S. Rep. Dan Maffei, above, lost his bid for re-election to Republican John Katko, who will head to Washington, D.C., in January to represent New York District 24.

Dan Maffei supporters check their computers and mobile devices for updates on election results Tuesday night.