Election Explainer

Election Explainer

Updated: January 30, 2012

Everything you always wanted to know about the election process but were afraid to ask.
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Quiz: Why Vote?

Because your vote counts. Find out why.

 
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What's a Delegate?

Who are delegates and why do we use this system?

 
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Quiz: Election Quiz

Take this quiz and test your electoral knowledge.

 
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Quiz: Political Lingo

Ready to talk like a politician?

 
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Quiz: It's My Party

Are you a Democrat, Republican or Independent?

 
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Guide: How to Vote

The when, where and what of casting a ballot.

 
Image: Guide: Primary Elections
Guide: Primary Elections

All the details on political nomincations, campaigning and the election.

 
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Video: Midterm Election Results

A rundown of the major races across the U.S.

 
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The Polling Place

Not old enough to vote? Get your election fix here!

 
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Video: Midterm Elections

How much do you know about the issues?

 
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Video: Students Weigh In

Shelby Holliday visits a college campus to talk with students about their priorities for the midterm elections.

 
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Video: Campaign Funding

The price is on the rise, in part because of a Supreme Court decision.

 
 
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