election cycles
Recurring ballot seasons
Election cycles are the recurring periods between elections for a particular office.
In American politics, the presidential election cycle is four years, congressional cycles are two years for the House and six for the Senate.
The term often refers to the entire campaign season leading up to an election: Attack ads intensify as the election cycle heats up.
Political strategists and media treat election cycles as distinct seasons with their own rhythms and pressures.
- voter turnoutShare of eligible citizens voting
- get out the voteEffort to boost turnout
- civic dutyObligation owed to community
- term limitsMandatory end to incumbency
- primary electionsIntraparty nomination votes
Super Tuesday · presidential elections · runoff elections · swing states · swing voters · incumbency · electoral reform · ranked-choice voting · electoral college · proportional representation · certification processes · voter registration · mail-in ballots · midterm elections · political engagement · redistricting · absentee voting · party platforms
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