Gov quiz 1

Vocab

Primary election

helps determine which candidates will represent political parties in general election

Incumbent

person who currently holds an elected office

Challenger

candidate running against an incumbent

Congressional District

geographic area represented by one member of the House

Majority Party

political party holding more than half the seats in a chamber

Minority Party

party with fewer seats than the majority party

Battleground

state or district where an election is expected to be especially competitive

Turnout

percentage or number of eligible voters who participate in an election

Divided government

Different political parties control the presidency and at least on chamber of Congress

Hatch act

gov official can not use gov money for political advertising

Questions about midterms

Which party currently controls the House of Representatives? (specific numbers)

The Republican Party currently holds the majority

• Republicans: 218 seats

• Democrats: 214 seats

• Independents: 1 seat

• Vacancies: 2 seats

Which party currently controls the Senate? (Specific numbers)

Republicans currently control the U.S. Senate

• Republicans: 53 seats

• Democrats: 45 seats

• Independents: 2 seats

What issues are the candidates emphasizing?

Economy, Tariffs, Ai, Immigration, Reproductive rights, Public safety. Environment, Health care, Education

How could election results affect the president’s agenda?

Reasons to mail in ballot

Out of state on election day, Disability, Conflicts with poll hours, Safer at home, Avoid long lines

Resources that provide information for government research and specifics that are provided

District number and name of representative for the district that you reside in

District 8: Congressman Jamie Raskin

Reasons for difficulty in passing legislation

It’s hard to make everyone happy. Different States want different things. Both the House and the Senate have to agree on a bill before it passes to the president.

Impact of midterm election results on presidential agenda

determining which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate

Reasons that open seat races are generally more competitive

There is no incumbent advantage

Voters may be more open to exploring candidates from different parties.

Factors that might cause voters to support one party for president and another party in the midterms

Different offices, different priorities:A voter may evaluate the presidency based on national issues but consider state or local concerns more important in congressional or state races.

Candidate-specific preferences: Personal reputation, experience, qualifications, campaign performance, or familiarity can matter differently across individual races.

Campaign spending

Very expensive- reasons for spending vary

Republican Party has spent 221 million more than Democrats in the 9 most competitive Senate states

Turnout vs. persuasion

Voter turnout 

Current event 1

Xi Jinping was in DC with Trump to discuss Taiwan and Ai

Current event 2

The press being locked out of the White House

CNN, MSN, and Politico

Current event 3

Ballot:

Get it: through the mail, electronically, pick it up

Not just candidates, issues for the area as well

5 pages long

1 governor: Wes Moore

Turn in: Mail, drop box, or turn in on Election Day at the polling station

District 1

Andrew Harris (R)- Incumbent

Dan Schwartz (D)

District 3

Sarah Elfreth (D) - Incumbent

Berney Flowers (R)

District 4

Glenn Ivey - D

District 6

April McClain Delaney - D

Maryland Senators

Angela D. Alsobrooks (D):

Chris Van Hollen (D):

Most competitive Senate races in the states of: *open seat

Alaska, Georgia, Iowa*, Maine, Michigan*, New Hampshire*, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas*

Republicans in these four states:

ME, TX, IA, NC

Democrats need these states to win control of Senate