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4 May
2016
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 [...]
Casting a vote results in accepting candidate positions on political issues.
28 Apr
2016
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 [...]
Republican candidate Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, N.Y. Credit: Mike Groll/AP Images
21 Apr
2016
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…
Democratic presidential candidate, Sen. Bernie Sanders, speak to reporters after a rally on the Coney Island boardwalk in the Brooklyn borough of New York, Sunday, April 10, 2016. Photo Credit: Mary Altaffer/AP Images
15 Apr
2016
If They Can Make It There . . . New York’s Primary »
With just seventeen primaries left in the presidential nomination race, Election Central shines a light on the upcoming New York primary—who is leading, Read more…
The Republican National Convention might be have lots of drama this summer. Credit: © Brynn Anderson/AP Images.
3 Apr
2016
Contested Convention? »
After recapping the results of the much-anticipated primaries in Ohio and Florida, Election Central touched on the possibility of a “contested” GOP Read more…
Candidates focused on results in Florida this week; Credit: Paul Sancya/AP Images.
17 Mar
2016
Primaries in Two Swing States »
A Look at Delegates
In reading about candidate victories in various states, you may have noticed the growing tally of how many delegates Read more…
The Latino voter is an important focus of many presidential hopefuls.
11 Mar
2016
Examining the Power of the Latino Vote »
Our country is well on its way to becoming one where the majority of the population is made up of minorities. Latinos in particular are the largest-growing minority group in the United States. (Hispanic is often used interchangeably.) But the individual cultures that make up this designation have very specific characteristics and can differ from [...]
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2 Mar
2016
Super Tuesday Results »
Tuesday evening, citizens across the United States in both political parties cast primary and caucus ballots. Because so many states were involved, this single day collection of primary results is traditionally called Super Tuesday. Winning big on this day, across several regions of the country can solidify a presidential hopeful's campaign and set that candidate [...]
Deanne Rubinoff, left, and son Jackson, wait with other supporters for Donald Trump at a Manchester, NH rally. Credit: © David Goldman/AP Images.
10 Feb
2016
New Hampshire Happenings »
Last month, Election Central laid out the differences between a caucus and a primary. Now that we’ve had the first of each Read more…
Attendees listen at a Trump campaign stop in Milford, New Hampshire. Credit: © Matt Rourke/AP Images
4 Feb
2016