A Closer Look at Third Parties
A Green Party representative for the group Oklahomans for Ballot Access Reform, displays a petition form to launch signature drives to have their parties and candidates officially recognized in Oklahoma.
4 Aug
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

A Closer Look at Third Parties »

While the history of American politics has largely been a two-party system, the concept of an “alternative option” goes back a long way. Third parties tend to be either issue-focused or centered around a particular person. A winner-take-all electoral process has kept most of these alternative political viewpoints from gaining considerable traction in any particular election. [...]
First Days for the DNC
Patriotic participants joined together for the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver, Colorado.
28 Jul
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

First Days for the DNC »

Just as the sun was setting on the Republican convention,  the Democrats headed for Philadelphia for their own gathering. While many anticipated a Read more…

2016 Democratic Party Primary Tracker
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27 Jul
2016
Written by David Martin

2016 Democratic Party Primary Tracker »

Click the book image to learn more about primaries in the networks textbook, United States Government: Our Democracy. The primary is the principle method used by American political parties to choose their candidates. Members of the political party select candidates to represent their party and their political views in a general election against their political [...]
2016 Republican Party Primary Tracker
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22 Jul
2016
Written by David Martin

2016 Republican Party Primary Tracker »

Click the book image to learn more about primaries in the networks textbook, United States Government: Our Democracy. The primary is the principle method used by American political parties to choose their candidates. Members of the political party select candidates to represent their party and their political views in a general election against their political [...]
Political Mapmaking: A Look at Gerrymandering
Nebraska State Senator John Murante is among Republicans in Nebraska backing the idea of turning over political map drawing to a new independent commission.
7 Jul
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Political Mapmaking: A Look at Gerrymandering »

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Voting in a democracy sounds easy enough: one voice, one vote, right? The truth is, devices such as the Electoral College and Congressional Read more…

Political Response to Orlando Tragedy
Mourners attend a candlelight vigil in front of the Dr. P. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando, FL,
29 Jun
2016
Written by Lia Eastep

Political Response to Orlando Tragedy »

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In the early morning hours of June 12 in Orlando Florida, a man armed with an assault rifle opened fire at a nightclub 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…

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…

Where Does Trump Align With GOP on Issues?
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19 May
2016
Written by David Martin

Where Does Trump Align With GOP on Issues? »

Last week, Election Central brought you news of which individual members of the Republican Party leadership have come out in support of Donald Trump and which have not (or have not yet decided). This week, we look at how the billionaire mogul aligns on various issues with the Republican Party in general. Economy(flip to examine)Like [...]
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…