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ELECTION 2014. What types of elections are there?. MIDTERM. In middle of President’s term (2014). NATIONAL. President (2016)- 4 yrs Congress: U.S Senators- 6 yrs U.S Representatives- 2 yrs. STATE. Governor- 4 yrs in MN State Senators- 4 yrs in MN State Representatives- 2 yrs in MN
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MIDTERM • In middle of President’s term (2014)
NATIONAL • President (2016)- 4 yrs • Congress: • U.S Senators- 6 yrs • U.S Representatives- 2 yrs
STATE • Governor- 4 yrs in MN • State Senators- 4 yrs in MN • State Representatives- 2 yrs in MN • State Auditor • Attorney General
LOCAL • Mayor- 4 yrs in MPLS- odd yrs • City Council • Park Board • School Board
CAMPAIGN • Process of winning elections: • Raise money. • Convince voters.
SLOGANS • Short phrase to attract voters.
ENDORSEMENTS • Groups/individuals publically willing to say they will vote for a candidate.
OVER THE AIR • Radio and TV advertising.
GROUND GAME • Lawn Signs. • Door to Door. • Transport voters to polls.
DEMOCRATS • Pro-choice • Pro-labor union • Global Warming is an issue
REPUBLICANS • Pro-life • Pro-business • Global Warming not an issue
THIRD PARTIES • Do not often win elections: • Independence • Libertarians • Green • Socialist
GOVERNOR • Incumbent: Holder- Mark Dayton (D) • Challenger: Jeff Johnson (R)
U.S Senator • Incumbent- Al Franken (D) • Challenger- Mike McFadden (R)
U.S House of Reps • Eight districts in MN: • Close calls: • Dist. 7- D- Collin Peterson, R- Torrey Westrum • Dist 8- D- Rick Nolan, R- Stuart Mills