Election Related Briefs
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What is the Presidential Cabinet? The President’s Cabinet serves as an advisory board for the President. It is made up
President-Elect Donald Trump recently began announcing his presidential cabinet nominations, tapping Congresspeople, former Republican presidential nominees, and close allies. As
Tuesday, November 5th marks Election Day in the United States. As millions of voters cast their ballots, news organizations carefully
Background The Protecting Our Democracy Act (PODA) is a bill under consideration in Congress that aims to protect the integrity
As the upcoming election draws near, immigration remains a top issue of concern amongst voters. According to Pew Research, 61%
Background The citizenship question is a proposed addendum to the decennial U.S. Census. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the U.S.
As Kamala Harris and Donald Trump continue on the campaign trail, both presidential candidates have attempted to reach new audiences
Introduction In the United States, voter ID requirements vary widely by state law. Currently, thirty-eight states strictly require residents to
What is SB 418? On June 16, 2022, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed a new piece of voting legislation:
Election Day is always held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November during an election year. Congress codified
Background The Freedom to Vote Act (FTVA) is a bill under consideration in the U.S. House of Representatives that would
In all states except North Dakota, eligible voters must register to vote before casting a ballot in any election. Each
Tuesday, October 1st marked the first and only Vice Presidental debate between Democratic candidate Governor Tim Walz and Republican candidate
The fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention featured the theme “For the Future,” encapsulating the forward-looking message
Wednesday, August 21st, marked the third day of the Democratic National Convention. The theme for the night was “A Fight
Day 2 of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) featured speeches from the descendants of prominent political figures, as well as
Monday, August 19th marks the first night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago, Illinois. The theme of the
As Vice President Kamala Harris ascends to the spotlight amid President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection, she
What is SB 7066? On June 28, 2019, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 7066 into law. Previously, convicted
Introduction As internet technology advances and digital literacy increases, more daily activities such as shopping, learning, and bill paying are
After weeks of calls to step down following his presidential debate performance in June, President Joe Biden has decided not
Day 4 of the RNC Convention marks the final day and featured one of the longest acceptance speeches in history.
Day three of the RNC convention featured speeches from Texas Governor Greg Abbott and the newly announced vice presidential candidate,
On the second night of the Republican National Convention, the theme “Make America Safe Again” resonated throughout the evening, but
After what may be the best-kept secret in modern presidential politics, Donald Trump has finally chosen J.D. Vance, the senator
In the wake of the assassination attempt on presidential candidate Donald Trump this past Saturday, the Republican National Convention is
After his performance in the first debate of the 2024 presidential election, President Joe Biden is now facing calls from
In the U.S., elections typically start with party primaries, where members of each political party select their candidates for the
In the United States, voters typically choose single candidates on their ballots, and the candidate who receives the most votes
Updated July 3, 2024: With Highlights from Independent Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s “The Real Debate” live-streamed by Elon Musk
Introduction Before 2006, U.S. states did not require voter identification at the polls; it was only necessary when registering to
Background During American presidential elections, news coverage focuses on the “270 to win” count rather than the actual majority of
Introduction Since 2022, legislatures nationwide have been passing legislation to secure election processes. In 2023, eleven states passed voting laws
So, you figured out registering to vote, now HOW do you vote? With voting laws mainly being determined by state
Overview: Local governments get their authority to rule only as it is granted by the state. They are the closest
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Students consistently vote at lower rates than the rest of the country. This One Pager discusses obstacles to student voting, how campuses increase turnout, and why some are opposed to students voting in their college communities.
