October’s Hottest Trend: Voting Early
The 2020 election was the focus of a dramatic week.
21 Oct
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

October’s Hottest Trend: Voting Early »

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Election Day is still a few weeks away, but millions of Americans have already cast their ballots. Some have voted by mail, while Read more…

Dollar for Dollar: Which Candidate is “Winning”?
How are the major candidates doing in the financial race to the White House?
14 Oct
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Dollar for Dollar: Which Candidate is “Winning”? »

Fundraising is at the heart of every political campaign. Money is needed to purchase expensive television and print ads, radio spots, campaign literature, Read more…

The Vice Presidential Debate
13 Oct
2020
Written by David Martin

The Vice Presidential Debate »

On Wednesday, October 7, Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris took the stage to support their running mates Read more…

Understanding the First Debate
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7 Oct
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Understanding the First Debate »

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Did you watch last week’s first presidential debate between candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden? If so, you may have noticed that it Read more…

Young Voters and the 2020 Election
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1 Oct
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Young Voters and the 2020 Election »

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You may have heard it said before: Young people don’t vote. They aren’t engaged in politics. But believe it or not, this couldn’t Read more…

An Unprecedented Election
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23 Sep
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

An Unprecedented Election »

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It’s September, and election season is well under way. Maybe you’ve already seen political yard signs and billboards popping up around your community. Read more…

Social Media and the 2020 Election
What role will social media play in this year's elections? The companies are trying to be more responsible.
16 Sep
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Social Media and the 2020 Election »

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More and more Americans getting their news from social media rather than from traditional news outlets. Companies such as Twitter and Facebook must Read more…

The Debate Over Voter Registration
Even if you are too young to vote, you might be able to help with voter registration efforts before this year's November election.
12 Sep
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

The Debate Over Voter Registration »

There are only eight weeks to go until the 2020 general election! One of the key things that voters must do before an Read more…

2020 Republican National Convention
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2 Sep
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

2020 Republican National Convention »

In August, Election Central summarized the Democratic National Convention. Last week, it was the Republicans’ turn in the spotlight. Read more…

Biden Chooses Harris as Running Mate
The senator from California, Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's vice presidential choice for the 2020 election
19 Aug
2020
Written by Valerie Cumming

Biden Chooses Harris as Running Mate »

Last week, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced his vice-presidential running mate: Senator Kamala Harris of California. You may remember Senator Harris as Read more…