A statewide primary election of delegates to a political party's national convention, held to determine a party's nomine

An election open to all eligible voters, held on the first Tuesday in November, that determines who'll fill various elected positions

The federal regulatory agency with the task of enforcing federal campaign laws.

Their role is to collect data on campaign contributions.

They raise and give campaign donations.

The influence of a popular candidate on the success of other candidates on the same party ticket.

A secret ballot prepared, distributed, and tabulated by government officials.

Form of general election ballot in which candidates for elective office are put together under the title of each office.

The percentage of citizens taking part in the election process.

The number of people who, at a given time, enjoy the right to vote in national elections.

Non regulated contributions from PACs, organizations, and individuals.

The number of people of voting age living in the country at a given time

A party leader or elected official who is given the right to vote at the party's national convention

Advertising paid by interest groups that may support or oppose a candidates position on an issue without mentioning voting or elections

Campaign contributions unregulated by federal or state law, usually given to parties to help fund party activities

The funds may be spent on advertising or other campaign activities, those expenditures cannot coordinate with a candidat

A paid professional hired to devise a campaign strategy and manage a campaign.

The practice of moving presidential primary elections to the early part of the campaign to maximize the impact primaries

A form of general election ballot in which all of a party's candidates for elective office are arranged in one column under the party's label and symbol.