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A highly organized political group under the leadership of a boss or a small clique

A highly organized political group under the leadership of a boss or a small clique. Party Machine. A disparity in a candidates popularity, between male and female voters. Gender Gap. The residents of an electoral district who are entitled to elect a candidate to represent them in government.

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A highly organized political group under the leadership of a boss or a small clique

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  1. A highly organized political group under the leadership of a boss or a small clique Party Machine

  2. A disparity in a candidates popularity, between male and female voters Gender Gap

  3. The residents of an electoral district who are entitled to elect a candidate to represent them in government Constituency

  4. Process of selecting a party’s nominee Primary

  5. A group of two or more candidates from the same political group who are running for office as a team Ticket

  6. One item in the official position of a political party Plank

  7. One who fiercely favors one party or the candidates of that party Partisan

  8. An electoral outcome in which the voters express clear and strong approval for the victorious party’s program Mandate

  9. Person who advocates peace as a national policy Dove

  10. Person who advocates war or aggressive action Hawk

  11. Political advisor Handler

  12. The current holder of a political office Incumbent

  13. A person chosen by a state to cast one of its votes in a presidential election Elector

  14. A political appeal directed chiefly at promoting the rights and interests of the masses Populism

  15. An elected official whose power is waning because his or her term is ending Lame Duck

  16. The general public who vote in an election, in contrast to the leadership of a political party Grass Roots

  17. A candidate’s partner; the second candidate on a team who wish to be elected together Running Mate

  18. An alliance between different factions or interest groups Coalition

  19. The places visited by a candidate seeking to be elected Campaign Trail

  20. The candidate who appear to be winning an election Front Runner

  21. Short segments of speeches or campaign appearances that fit nicely into TV news Sound Bites

  22. A political victory by an overwhelming majority of votes Landslide

  23. Candidates are said to have these if their popularity rubs off on another candidate of their party Coattails

  24. Politician or soldier who has survived many struggles and conflicts War Horse

  25. Wealthy person who is expected to make large contributions to a campaign Fat Cat

  26. A candidate born or living in the state or community where an election is held Favorite Son

  27. Candidate who is not expected to win easily Dark Horse

  28. The principles and policies adopted by a political party upon which it seeks to be elected Platform

  29. Those who favor an uncompromising position on an issue or toward another party, country or group Hard-liners

  30. Questions asked of voters during an election to determine their preferences regarding the candidates and the issues in a campaign; the place where votes are cast or recorded Polls

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