Roy Moore Wins Alabama Special Election
I voted stickers being passed out to people at a polling station
4 Oct
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Roy Moore Wins Alabama Special Election »

When President Trump appointed Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions to be his attorney general, Sessions’ U.S. Senate seat suddenly became available. Robert Bentley, the Read more…

Politicians Chase the Youth Vote
20 Sep
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Politicians Chase the Youth Vote »

Have you ever participated in Kids Voting, or any other voting simulation? Do you know who you would have voted for in Read more…

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future?
Virginia's state capitol building
20 Jun
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

What Does Virginia’s Primary Mean for the Nation’s Future? »

On Tuesday, voters in Virginia will choose their nominees for governor. This is a primary election, meaning that Democrats will vote for a Read more…

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed
Cabinet room at the White House, Washington, D.C.,
28 Apr
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Trump’s Cabinet Picks are Now Fully Confirmed »

President Donald Trump's choices for cabinet and staff appointments are still being evaluated by the U.S. Senate. But there are some nominations that are being approved and confirmed as the Trump administration begins to fully take office. These job assignments will comprise the administration's cabinet of advisers and other important staff members. (You should click on [...]
Republicans Push for Stricter Voting Laws
A sign explains voter ID requirements before participating in a primary election in Arlington, Texas.
14 Mar
2017
Written by Valerie Cumming

Republicans Push for Stricter Voting Laws »

In the weeks following his election, President Trump alleged that millions of people had voted against him illegally. So far, no evidence of Read more…

Electoral College Secures Trump’s Victory
California Electoral College member Benjamin Cardenas displays his ballots to television cameras after casting his votes for president and vice president at the Capitol in Sacramento on December 19, 2016.
21 Dec
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Electoral College Secures Trump’s Victory »

On Monday, the 538 members of the Electoral College met in capital cities across the nation to vote in favor of electing Donald Read more…

UPDATED–2016 Election Night Time Line
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20 Dec
2016
Written by David Martin

UPDATED–2016 Election Night Time Line »

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Throughout Election Night, this page will be updated with Electoral College vote totals and tracking the results of the state-by-state poll closings. Nov. 8 7:05 pmIndiana Indiana closed their polls at 7 pm and early projections were that the state would be won by Donald Trump and his running mate, Mike Pence--the former governor of [...]
Election Recount Effort Stalls
Election workers recount votes on Flint ballots, as they begin the process of a statewide recount on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 in Flint, Michigan.
13 Dec
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Election Recount Effort Stalls »

The presidential election recount initiated recently by former Green Party candidate Dr. Jill Stein has stalled. Citing potential vote tampering and interference, Dr. Read more…

The 2016 Election: A Look Back
This combination of photos shows supporters of Hillary Clinton in Tempe, Ariz., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016, and supporters of Donald Trump in Baton Rouge, La., on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016.
8 Nov
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

The 2016 Election: A Look Back »

The 2016 presidential election season has been unprecedented in many ways. First and foremost, it marks the first time in U.S. history when a woman has been a major party’s candidate. It is also the first election to be heavily influenced by social media, and early voting has seen record-setting turnout. Below, we take a [...]
Wikileaks versus Hillary Clinton . . . Again
Top Clinton aide Huma Abedin walks ahead of Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Friday, June 10, 2016, at Clinton's home in Washington.
2 Nov
2016
Written by Valerie Cumming

Wikileaks versus Hillary Clinton . . . Again »

Last Wednesday, the anti-secrecy group WikiLeaks released its most recent round of hacked emails from the campaign of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Read more…