Elections & Members

McConnell leaves Senate leadership legacy pleasing to conservatives
McConnell leaves Senate leadership legacy pleasing to conservatives

The day after the election, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stood before assembled reporters. “Good morning, everyone,” he said with a slight smile ...

November 16, 2024
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Being an Effective Lawmaker from Day One
Being an Effective Lawmaker from Day One

Craig Volden and Alan Wiseman, Being an Effective Lawmaker from Day One (Center for Effective Lawmaking, 2022). Professors Craig Volden and ...

April 23, 2024
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Who Serves in Congress?
Who Serves in Congress?

Every two years brings a new Congress, and every two years the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service publishes a report detailing ...

February 19, 2024
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How Does Campaign Fundraising in the House of Representatives Work?
How Does Campaign Fundraising in the House of Representatives Work?

Campaigns cost money---for travel, for signs, for advertisements, voter data, etc. This means members of Congress have to devote time ...

January 18, 2024
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A Democratic Norm Endures January 6th: Congress and Deference to States’ Election Certifications
A Democratic Norm Endures January 6th: Congress and Deference to States’ Election Certifications

The U.S. Congress rarely overturns elections to either of its chambers. Legislators tend to followa norm of deference to election ...

January 2, 2024
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