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Understanding Swing States in U.S. Elections

Learn about swing states and their impact on elections, the difference between red and blue states, the role of interest groups, and issues like voter fraud and disenfranchisement. Explore the dynamics of the two-party system and the significance of popular vote.

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Understanding Swing States in U.S. Elections

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  1. Voter/Election Terms Unit 3

  2. Swing State • A state that is leaning toward a particular candidate but the electoral outcome can be influenced

  3. Battleground State • A state whose electoral outcome is considered too close to call

  4. End Result • These states get MANY visits during campaigning

  5. “Red States” • Republican states (won by Republican candidate)

  6. “Blue States” • Democrat states (won by Democratic candidate)

  7. Political Party Goal • Get their candidates elected into office

  8. Two-Party System • What the U.S. has in effect • Even though other parties exist, these are the big two that consistently win

  9. Third Party • The “other parties” besides Republican and Democrat • Can take votes AWAY from Republicans or Democrats

  10. Incumbent • The politician who currently holds the position in office

  11. Popular Vote • The tally of votes from all the voting populations to determine winner of electoral college numbers • Presidential race only for electoral college • All other office positions just use popular vote

  12. Interest Groups/Lobbying • Interest Group: take interest in a SPECIFIC issue • Lobbying: Group of people attempting to influence the political process by persuading public officials to favor or oppose action on a SPECIFIC issue

  13. Voter Fraud • When people vote illegally (false name, address, etc.) • Mainly illegal immigrants or those who have not registered due to criminal record

  14. Voter Disenfranchisement • Telling a LEGAL voter they can not vote due to some mix up by the state • Can be intentional or unintentional

  15. Provisional Ballot • In response to 2000 election and disenfranchisement • If a voter may be not able to vote because no record of him/her, the state gives them a provisional ballot so they can at least still vote and hope the matter gets cleared up later where the vote can count

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