Podcasts Government Why You Should Vote 7. All the Elections!

7. All the Elections!

Published: Sept. 4, 2020, 1:21 p.m.

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In this episode, Sonia and Eli review every kind of election that could show up on your ballot this Election Day, from the federal to the local level. We introduce the primary and caucus systems, and explain the Electoral College and the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact. We also explore ballot initiatives (a.k.a. referenda or propositions) and how they come to be on the ballot.

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Links

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Links are coming soon! Keep an eye on this space or go to whyyoushouldvote.com for updates.

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Homework

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Your homework this week is to check your local election cycles.

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  • See who in your state government is up for election or reelection this year
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  • Check to see if there are any ballot initiatives happening in your state, and then look them up to figure out what you think about them
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  • See who\\u2019s running for what positions in your state, then do a little research on them to see who you might want to vote for
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