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What Simple Question Can Increase Voter Turnout?

Sometimes elections, particularly local elections, come down to only a handful of votes. While all the moral support in the world is nice, a political candidate cannot win an election until they get their supporters to cast a ballot. So how can a... Read More

How Many Votes Do You Need To Win?

How many votes do you need to win a local election? In its most simple form, the winning formula is: Expected Vote x .50 + 1 vote = Minimum Votes to Win (50%) Expected Vote x .52 = Comfortable Margin of Victory (52%) That’s the quick and dirty... Read More

Do Write-in Candidates Ever Win?

A write-in campaign is a type of election in which people who are not on the ballot can nevertheless make themselves eligible to win by receiving enough valid write-in votes. Write-in campaigns are usually low-budget, grassroots efforts that take place... Read More

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State Election and Voting Information Links

Below is a list of the voting and state election board information for all fifty states, including the District of Columbia. You’ll find links to each state’s filing requirements, candidate lists, campaign finance information, registration... Read More

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One Vote Can Make All The Difference

It’s true. A single vote can change the course of a local election – or it can even change history! Consider these examples: By one vote in 1875, France chose a republican rather than a monarchical form of government. One vote cost King... Read More