What is Bernie’s Next Move?
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders,speaks during a news conference outside his campaign headquarters in Washington.
22 Jun
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

What is Bernie’s Next Move? »

Last we reported on Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, he had lost the official delegate numbers race, but vowed to “continue the struggle.” Read more…

Obama Endorses Clinton
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally in Long Beach, California.
15 Jun
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Obama Endorses Clinton »

After maintaining a neutral stance during the primary race, President Obama has officially put his support behind Hillary Clinton. This week, Election Central Read more…

The Final Stretch
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton waves to supporters during a presidential primary election night rally, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in New York. Julie Jacobson/AP Images. http://www.apimages.com/metadata/Index/DEM-2016-Clinton/dcd85cebee954d94a88caba96954291d/1/0
9 Jun
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

The Final Stretch »

On June 7, voters from six states went to the polls to cast their votes in the primary election. North Dakota, Montana, New Read more…

A Look at Gender Gap Politics
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2 Jun
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

A Look at Gender Gap Politics »

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There are many things that can divide us politically—race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, geography, and socio-economic status are among the most common. Read more…

A Closer Look at Voter ID
Signing in at a table of electoral rolls can be a different experience for some voters
26 May
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

A Closer Look at Voter ID »

Shortly after the 2014 midterm election, Election Central brought you a story about the controversy surrounding voter laws. In 2013, the Supreme Read more…

GOP on Trump: To Support or Not Support
Donald Trump demonstrators outside a hotel in Wisconsin.
11 May
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

GOP on Trump: To Support or Not Support »

Shortly after the last primary, Donald Trump’s two rivals—Ted Cruz and John Kaisch—officially dropped out of the race. This left Trump as the Read more…

A Look at Campaign Financing
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5 May
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

A Look at Campaign Financing »

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As you might suspect, running for president of the United States is expensive. Very, very expensive. As candidates head into the final stretch Read more…

Tracking the 2016 Election Candidates
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4 May
2016
Written by David Martin

Tracking the 2016 Election Candidates »

Now that the primaries and caucuses have begun, the crowded field of candidates jostling with one another to win their party nominations for the 2016 presidential election is starting to shrink. Use this post to stay up-to-date.  March 23, 2015Ted Cruz announces candidacyTed Cruz announces candidacyTed Cruz was the first candidate to officially throw his hat [...]
Revisiting the Issues
Casting a vote results in accepting candidate positions on political issues.
28 Apr
2016
Written by David Martin

Revisiting the Issues »

It’s been a long time since we took a look at the major issues and how each candidate would approach each as president. Now that the field is considerably narrowed, we revisit the topic. In general, ideologies are defined by one’s political party (Conservatives tend to be Pro-Life while Liberals tend to be Pro-Choice). But there [...]
Front-runners Take NY
Republican candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y. Credit: Mike Groll/AP Images
21 Apr
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Front-runners Take NY »

Last week, btw brought you news leading up to the New York primary. This week, we offer the results and a follow Read more…