Every year, Mary Baldwin hosts an Election Live Broadcast for all students to come and watch the election results as they unfold the night of the election. Students even take on roles to portray this event as being a live news studio reporting results as they are received. This year, due to COVID-19, the campus was unable to host this event due to social distancing requirements. Instead, the students enrolled in POLS 220 have taken the matter into their own hands and have decided to continually update this website as the election draws closer in hopes of still keeping the campus informed and engaged.
This website is completely run by the students enrolled in POLS 220 at Mary Baldwin University. Each student is contributing to a different part of the website as an interactive and engaging way to get the campus and the community involved in the 2020 Presidential election process. Regardless of your political affiliation, we are encouraging everyone to use their voice to get out to the polls and vote! Below you can meet the faces of the many people working hard to make this website possible.
Hi, I’m DeAnna! I'm a political science major from Tampa, Florida. I have been involved and have had an interest in politics since I was a sophomore in high school, after the shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School took place in Parkland, Florida. I am a Navy ROTC student at VMI hoping to commission as a surface warfare officer, and later become a Judge Advocate General (lawyer) Officer.
Rachel Krosky, senior at MBU, majoring in History and minoring in Anthropology.
Lead Coordinator of the Election Central Website.
Hi, I'm Deborah Black, a senior majoring in Liberal Arts and Interdisciplinary Studies. I also play on the volleyball team here at Mary Baldwin. I am the leader of the "About" section of our website.
My name is Kaitlyn Savage. I'm an international affairs major with a minor in political science. I'm the Class of 2022 senator here at MBU. Go vote!
My name is Aaliyah Walker, I am a Junior at Mary Baldwin University. My major is Political Science and my minors are French and Leadership Studies. I am the leader of the "Important Links" tab for the Website, if you have any questions or comments, please let me know!
My name's Skye Brady. I'm a junior and a political science major.
My name is Brie Brown and I am a senior. I am a biology major and music minor who has a huge interest in politics, especially with this upcoming election.
I am Gerardo Escalera Cardoso. I’m from Rockingham County, Virginia, born and raised, and I commute from Harrisonburg to Staunton nearly everyday to attend school. I have a variety of interests. Academically, I am interested in theology and the study of politics as well as current events. For fun, I play soccer and bowl with my friends; however; I also enjoy reading.
Hi, my name is Leidiana! I’m a Political Science Major and a second year student at Mary Baldwin University. I’m originally from West Palm Beach, Florida. Go Vote | Ves a Votar!
I'm a freshman this year at Mary Baldwin and originally from Broadway, VA. Although I'm currently undecided about my major, I have an interest in biochemistry with the goal of becoming a pharmacist one day. I'm in the candidates group.
Hi! My name is Keysi Brito González and I’m a Political Science major with a minor in Latin and Hispanic cultures!
Hi I’m Isabella, I am class of 2024 and I will hopefully be double majoring in Political Science and Economics. I am also on the Mary Baldwin softball team.
I am Brittany O. Boyd. I am originally from North Carolina. I served for 5 years in the United States Marine Corps and decided to return to Mary Baldwin University and complete my degree where I began. I am now a senior, majoring in English. Aside from being a student, I am a personal trainer. I aspire to own a fitness retreat where I am able to help others develop their self-appreciation through fitness and by connecting to nature.
I am a senior with a major in English and a double minor in Political Science and Leadership Studies. After I graduate, I hope to land a job with the state or a law firm. I look forward to contributing to the Election Central website.
My name is Lexi Fertig. I’m 20 years old and I’m from Moorefield, West Virginia. I’m a sophomore at MBU this year. I am majoring in Biology with plans to attend grad school and eventually become a marine veterinarian.
My name is Emily Fahey and I am a sophomore at Mary Baldwin University. I am a Baldwin Honors Scholar, and a TA for BIO 111 this year, as well. I am a Sociology major and hope to find a career in Journalism. I love politics and encouraging others to gain interest in our current events and the world around us!
My name is Haley Eubanks and I am a freshamn at Mary Baldwin University. I am a Psychology major with a minor in Philosophy.