Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of democracy. The American system can appear complicated, but it ensures that voters have a voice at all levels of government. Today, the U.S. Constitution guarantees that all U.S. citizens over the age of 18 can vote in federal (national), state and local elections. Voting is a right in the United States. It is not obligatory.
Vice Consuls Talk About American Electoral Process at Binational Center
On Tuesday, September 27th Vice Consuls Christian Olsen and Cristian Martinez-LuSane delivered a presentation on the American electoral process at the Associaçao Brasil America (ABA),…
Using technology to help U.S. voters get to the ballot box
Google is using its popular search engine to make it easier for Americans to vote this November. The company will provide a summary box detailing…
Social media: Blessing or curse for office-seekers?
Social media. You can’t ignore it, and political candidates can’t either. Increasing numbers of young people get their news from Facebook, Twitter and their competitors.…
Much more than the presidency is at stake this year
The presidential race gets most of the attention, but on November 8, 2016, U.S. voters will also choose thousands of federal, state and local officials.…
