10 Historic Political Slogans That Defined U.S. Presidential Campaigns—and What Happened Next
Discover how 10 famous presidential campaign slogans from 1840 to 1984 shaped election results and whether winning presidents delivered on their promises.
Elections & Voting
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Elections & Voting stories
6 Rules for Recalling Elected Officials, and Why You Cannot Recall a Member of Congress
Learn the 6 rules governing recall elections in 19 states and why the U.S. Constitution prohibits voters from recalling members of Congress.
7 Ways Gerrymandering Works—From Elbridge Gerry’s 1812 Salamander to Supreme Court Redistricting Rules
Explore how gerrymandering works, from Elbridge Gerry's 1812 map to landmark Supreme Court redistricting rulings on partisan and racial boundaries.
8 Ways Primary Elections Replaced ‘Smoke-Filled Rooms’ in Choosing Presidential Nominees
Learn how primary election laws and party commission reforms replaced smoke-filled rooms and gave voters control over presidential nominations.
7 Times the U.S. House Decided a Presidential Election or Vice Presidential Vacancy
Explore the 7 times the U.S. House decided a presidential election or vice presidential vacancy, from the 1801 deadlock to 25th Amendment…
7 Rules Governing How U.S. Territories and Washington, D.C. Participate in Congress and Elections
Learn how U.S. territories and Washington, D.C. participate in Congress, committee voting rules, and presidential elections under federal law.
6 Why-Tuesday-in-November Facts Behind Federal Election Day
Discover the six historical and statutory reasons federal Election Day takes place on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
9 Historic Debates That Changed How Presidential Campaigns Use Television
Discover how nine historic presidential debates transformed television campaign strategy, broadcast rules, and studio production from 1960 to 2024.
8 Ways Absentee and Mail-In Voting Evolved from Civil War Battlefields to Modern States
Explore how absentee and mail-in voting evolved across 160 years, from Civil War battlefields and UOCAVA to modern universal vote-by-mail state statutes.
9 Facts About How the U.S. Census Redraws Political Power Every 10 Years
Learn how the U.S. Census Bureau calculates congressional reapportionment, caps House seats at 435, and shifts political power across the states every…