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Elections

Explore the campaign trail, the Electoral College, and voting.

The Election Process & Voting Rights

A key element in civic participation is voting. On this page, you will find resources for teaching about elections and voting – from the campaign trail, to the Electoral College, to the expansion of voting rights.