Vote Smarter 2020: Why Do Some States Vote Earlier Than Others?

The video discusses the competitive nature of state elections, highlighting New Hampshire's role in setting the tone with its early primary. It explains how election laws vary by state, with examples of early voting periods in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Oklahoma. The 2020 election season brought attention to these differences, showing Americans the diverse ways voting can occur within the country.

Why does New Hampshire have the first primary in the election cycle?

• To avoid conflicts with other states

• To comply with federal law

• To set the tone for other states

• To ensure it has the most voters

Which states have the longest early voting period?

• New York and Illinois

• Minnesota and South Dakota

• Florida and Georgia

• California and Texas

How many days of early voting does Oklahoma offer?

• Twenty days

• Ten days

• Three days

• Forty-six days

Since when has the trend of early voting been rising?

• 2000

• 2005

• 2010

• 2015

What realization did the 2020 campaign season bring about regarding voting?

• There are diverse ways to conduct elections within the U.S.

• Voting is only important in presidential elections

• Voting is mandatory in all states

• All states have the same voting laws