Campaigns & Elections Definitions

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Across
  1. 1. The place where cotes are cast; also used to describe a survey researching public opinion
  2. 3. The ability to effectively use language, through the practice of exaggeration or display, to influence others
  3. 7. A non-official, non-scientific study of voter preferences in an election
  4. 10. Refers to the Republican party, previously known as the Grand Old Party
  5. 11. A discussion between candidates held to address issues and campaign platforms
  6. 12. A voter who does not claim to be a member of a political party
  7. 13. An individual currently holding a position for office
Down
  1. 1. A group united by similar political views, joined to influence federal elections
  2. 2. An individual that is appointed or elected to represent others
  3. 4. A person or company whose duty is to research public opinion
  4. 5. A person who does not identify with any particular political party
  5. 6. The occurrence of a shocking electoral victory in which one candidate's votes far surpass those of other candidates
  6. 8. A person who is strongly devoted to a political party
  7. 9. An individual running for office in an election
  8. 14. A person proposed by others for election to office