Media
Traditional forms of mass communication, such as newspapers, television, and radio, are collectively known by this term.
Legacy media
A relatively closed event where registered partisans select delegates at precinct locations is called this.
Caucus
Arizona is considered this type of state because presidential elections are often closely contested there.
Battleground
A congressional candidate who is not currently holding office and decides to run for the first time is referred to as this.
If the Electoral College results in a tie, this body of government selects the president of the United States.
House of Representatives
This term describes journalism focused on who is winning and losing in an election, often measured by daily polls
Horse race journalism
This type of primary allows voters to participate in any party's primary, regardless of their affiliation.
Open primary
This term describes the electoral advantage sitting congresspeople have over challengers.
Incumbency advantage
Helping constituents with specific problems, such as issues with the Department of Education, is known as this.
Casework
Due to winner-take-all thresholds in most states, this party typically secures its presidential nomination earlier in the election cycle.
Publicity generated from campaign events and activities is referred to as this.
Earned media
The first Republican primary in a presidential election year traditionally takes place in this state.
New Hampshire
This is the strongest predictor of political participation in the United States.
Education
A member of Congress sending mail to constituents without postage is utilizing this privilege.
Franking
When a presidential candidate's standing in the polls improves after the national convention, it's called this.
Convention bump
The blending of political coverage with entertainment, like John Oliver's Last Week Tonight, exemplifies this trend in journalism.
Infotainment
The practice of states scheduling early presidential delegate contests to maximize influence is known as this.
Front-loading
The most effective form of voter mobilization is this type of personal contact.
Door knocking
This term refers to the support a candidate gains from their direct connection with constituents, often boosting their vote share.
Personal vote
The process by which the number of candidates in a primary election decreases as weaker contenders drop out after early losses is known as this.
Winnowing
This occurs when media emphasize specific issues, influencing the criteria citizens use to judge politicians.
Priming
This term describes delegates who are officeholders or hold specific positions within a party.
Unpledged delegates
A voter who prioritizes candidates' stances on the Second Amendment belongs to this group.
Issue public
The ability of incumbents to avoid serious challengers due to their perceived electoral strength is referred to as this.
After securing their party's nomination, candidates often adjust their messaging and policy positions to appeal to a broader electorate in this strategy.
Pivot to the center