Elections

3. another word for liberal
5. a primary election in which only the voters who have registered as belonging to a particular political party
7. a person or organization that donates money to a candidate’s campaign
10. the age when people are eligible to vote; set at age 18 by the 26th Amendment
11. person who is currently in office
12. Tuesday after the first Monday in November
14. news organizations that deliver information through television, radio, newspaper, or even the internet.
15. an officially accepted set of rules or ideas about what should be done
16. official paper or electronic form on which voters indicate choices of candidates and ballot measures

1. voters who do not have a commitment to a particular political party
2. a person who isn't associated with any political party
4. information about how a politician has voted on bills; also, their statements made about issues while serving in office
6. more than 50% of votes cast
8. another word for conservative
9. an area within a state from which a member of the House of Representatives is elected. There are 435 Congressional districts.
13. process of gathering public support from a candidate