Elections
Primaries, swing states, the Electoral College and who gets to vote.
4 explainers in this hub
How Does the Electoral College Work? 270, Explained
Americans vote for a slate of electors, not directly for president. Each state gets as many electors as it has members of…
Poll Tax: How Paying to Vote Kept Voters From the Ballot
A poll tax was a flat fee citizens had to pay before they could register or vote. Southern states used it from…
Primary Elections Explained: Open, Closed, Caucus and Everything Between
Primary elections decide which candidates a party sends to the November general election. Who may vote depends on the state: closed primaries…
Swing States: The Handful of States That Decide Elections
Swing states, also called battleground states, are states where either major party can realistically win the presidential vote, so campaigns focus their…