Social Media and the 2020 Election
The most recent story on Election Central sees how social media companies are pledging to label their content to help the public stay informed on correct election information. More and more Americans getting their news from social media rather than from traditional news outlets. Companies such as Twitter and Facebook must now take increased responsibility […]
The Debate Over Voter Registration
The most recent story on Election Central looks at the pros and cons that some people have about 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 election is make sure they are registered to vote. Every state except […]
2020 Republican National Convention
The most recent story on Election Central examines the 2020 Republican National Convention. In August, Election Central summarized the Democratic National Convention. Last week, it was the Republicans’ turn in the spotlight. The Republican National Convention was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, from August 24 to 27. For four days, a long and wide-ranging list […]
2020 Democratic National Convention
The most recent story on Election Central examines the 2020 Democratic National Convention. This year’s Democratic National Convention took place between August 17 through August 20. Because of concerns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, the event happened almost entirely virtually. Here is a summary of the highlights of this event that takes the nation one step […]
Biden Chooses Harris as Running Mate
The most recent story on Election Central examines the announcement of Kamala Harris as Joe Biden’s choice for vice president. Last week, Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden announced his vice-presidential running mate: Senator Kamala Harris of California. You may remember Senator Harris as an early frontrunner in this year’s Democratic primary. Harris is a historic […]
Trump Replaces Campaign Manager
The most recent story on Election Central examines changes that were announced in Donald Trump’s reelection campaign staff. With just over three months to go until the November 2020 presidential election, presumed Republican nominee Donald Trump made the surprising announcement last Wednesday that he is replacing his campaign manager. What led to this change? Who […]
Stuff YOU Should Know
McGrath Wins Kentucky Democratic Primary If you are a regular news consumer, you’ve probably heard of Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, the Republican who is also the Majority Leader of the Senate. Democrats are eager for a chance to defeat McConnell’s reelection attempt in November, but first the Democrats have to complete the primary process. After […]
Thinking About the 2020 Election
The most recent story on Election Central examines the recent polls and information on the upcoming 2020 election. The 2020 presidential campaign season will be unlike any we have ever seen before. Not only does the nation seem deeply divided in response to everything from policing and race relations to immigration reform and health care, […]
Ossoff Victorious in Difficult Georgia Primary
The most recent story on Election Central discusses Jon Ossoff’s primary victory in Georgia. Recently, Jon Ossoff–from the state of Georgia–won his primary election, meaning that he will face off against Republican Senator David Perdue in November. Here, Election Central takes a look at some of the circumstances surrounding Osoff’s win, as well as the […]
New Challenges to Voting By Mail
This week’s story update on Election Central discusses the growing disagreement over voting by mail in the United States. Right now, the eyes of the nation are focused on the protests and rallies surrounding the death of George Floyd on Memorial Day. And when we aren’t thinking about that, there’s always the threat of coronavirus […]