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Understanding Elections in 2014: Types, Candidates, and Stakes in MN

Learn about various types of elections in 2014, including midterm, national, state, and local levels. Discover how candidates win elections through campaigns, slogans, endorsements, and more. Understand the roles of political parties like Democrats, Republicans, and third parties in shaping the election landscape. Dive into the Minnesota election scene with insights into the gubernatorial race, U.S. Senate and House contenders, and key stakes involved.

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Understanding Elections in 2014: Types, Candidates, and Stakes in MN

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  1. ELECTION 2014

  2. What types of elections are there?

  3. MIDTERM • In middle of President’s term (2014)

  4. NATIONAL • President (2016)- 4 yrs • Congress: • U.S Senators- 6 yrs • U.S Representatives- 2 yrs

  5. STATE • Governor- 4 yrs in MN • State Senators- 4 yrs in MN • State Representatives- 2 yrs in MN • State Auditor • Attorney General

  6. LOCAL • Mayor- 4 yrs in MPLS- odd yrs • City Council • Park Board • School Board

  7. How do candidates win elections?

  8. CAMPAIGN • Process of winning elections: • Raise money. • Convince voters.

  9. SLOGANS • Short phrase to attract voters.

  10. ENDORSEMENTS • Groups/individuals publically willing to say they will vote for a candidate.

  11. OVER THE AIR • Radio and TV advertising.

  12. GROUND GAME • Lawn Signs. • Door to Door. • Transport voters to polls.

  13. What are political parties?

  14. DEMOCRATS • Pro-choice • Pro-labor union • Global Warming is an issue

  15. REPUBLICANS • Pro-life • Pro-business • Global Warming not an issue

  16. THIRD PARTIES • Do not often win elections: • Independence • Libertarians • Green • Socialist

  17. What is at stake in MN in 2014?

  18. GOVERNOR • Incumbent: Holder- Mark Dayton (D) • Challenger: Jeff Johnson (R)

  19. U.S Senator • Incumbent- Al Franken (D) • Challenger- Mike McFadden (R)

  20. 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

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