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How Political Primaries Work
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Political primaries are meant to transfer the power of who would run for president from the elite to the voters. Learn about primaries at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Elections Quiz
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Presidential candidates spend millions of dollars on ads, trade inflammatory jabs on live television and crisscross the country many times over on their quest for votes. But beyond pulling a lever, punching a card or pressing a button, do you really know how the country's electoral system works?
How Midterm Elections Work
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Midterm elections in the U.S. don't get the public excited the way presidential elections do. But there's a lot at stake, actually, during these contests. Why do midterms exist, anyway?
Can the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election Be Postponed?
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The date the U.S. president must vacate office is written into the Constitution, election or not. Filling the seat without an election, though, is complicated.
6 Times a Single Vote Really Did Change an Election
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Has one vote ever made a difference to swing an election? Learn more about pivotal votes in this HowStuffWorks article.
10 Bizarre Moments in Presidential Elections
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Historically, presidential elections have been fraught with strange twists. Learn about 10 bizarre moments in presidential elections at HowStuffWorks.
5 Ways TV Has Influenced Presidential Elections
There are many ways TV has influenced presidential elections. Visit HowStuffWorks to see 5 ways TV has influenced presidential elections.
Can We Guess Who You Would Vote for in the 2020 Democratic Primary?
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The Democratic primaries are right around the corner. Have you decided which candidate will be the strongest force against Trump? Answer these questions about your political leanings, and we’ll predict who you’re leaning toward.
Why Is Super Tuesday So Super?
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Super Tuesday 2020 14 states will hold primaries in the U.S. presidential season so tons of delegates are at stake. HowStuffWorks explains.
Senate Write-in Candidates Rarely Win, But It Has Happened
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Just two write-in candidates have been elected to the Senate. How likely could another write-in candidate's chances be? Find out at HowStuffWorks.