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Incumbents are losing around the world, not just the U.S.

Nov 14, 2024
Marketplace looked at how many incumbents lost control of the presidency or prime ministership, finding that more than 70% did.
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When will we know the results of the 2024 presidential election?

Nov 5, 2024
It may take a few days, since processing votes can be labor intensive.
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Where are the women candidates?

Oct 1, 2024
Women are more than half the population, and underrepresented at every level of government. To fix this, more women need to run for office. 
Texas 34th Congressional District candidate Mayra Flores, left, and Maryland U.S. Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks, right, are two of the women running for office in 2024. (Getty Images)
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Let's do the numbers on women in politics

Sep 24, 2024
Beyond the intrinsic value of gender parity in politics, there's evidence that getting more women elected and politically active makes good economic sense too. Let's do the numbers. 
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November's Fed meeting will move to avoid Election Day

Sep 18, 2024
Because there happens to be an election on the Tuesday when the Fed would normally meet.
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Crypto firms emerge as top spenders this election

Aug 23, 2024
Crypto companies have spent more than $119 million so far, almost half of corporate money given during elections this year.
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No political party can take union voters for granted

Aug 16, 2024
Democrats and Republicans want to win over union voters. Plus, the impact of extreme heat on Americans' utility bills. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
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Poll workers are vital to elections, but there's a shortage

Aug 1, 2024
The seasonal workers manage lines, hand out ballots, process mail-in ballots and serve as greeters at polling sites.
By election day, voting locations will need a million poll workers nationally.
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Republicans embrace economic populism at the RNC

Jul 19, 2024
It's part of the GOP's pitch to working-class voters. Plus, get smarter about lunar caves. Subscribe to get the "Make Me Smart" newsletter every Friday!
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