Author Archives: Democrat

A Florida county Supervisor of Elections must receive a request to mail a vote-by-mail ballot by 5 p.m. on the 12th day before Election Day. A helper holding an unmailed form that afternoon should stop and check the county’s official submission options because a same-day postmark does not preserve the request deadline. What is Florida’s […]

Contacting the most visible official can waste time or cause you to miss a filing deadline if that office cannot act. Before beginning civic participation, identify four things: the requested action, source of authority, current decision-maker, and accepted participation channel. A four-part authority test identifies which government body can act on a public issue Use […]

You have 15 minutes to act on a local concern, but should you contact a council member, submit public comment, sign a petition, or wait for an election? The best choice depends on who controls the decision, what deadline applies, how much time you can commit, whether you are eligible, and how publicly you want […]

Democratic governors and attorneys general in blue states are strategizing to protect progressive policies from potential threats during Trump’s second term. Learn how state leaders plan to defend reproductive rights, environmental protections, and more.

Discover how a British political tourist’s Election Day adventure in Washington D.C. revealed the stark differences between US and UK politics, from Trump superfans to themed cocktails.

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledges Donald Trump’s win in the 2024 presidential election. Explore the key battleground states, Trump’s political comeback, and the future of American politics.

Donald Trump delivers his last campaign speech in Grand Rapids, Michigan, mixing nostalgic reflections with sharp criticism of Democrats as Election Day 2024 approaches. Learn about his final push for votes and key campaign messages.

Explore how Stacey Abrams’ diminished role impacts Georgia’s 2024 presidential election, voter engagement, and the Democratic Party’s strategy to win the crucial swing state.