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 »
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 »
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 [...]
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 »
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…
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 »
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…
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 [...]
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…
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…