Congressional Elections Explained: Why They Matter πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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Congressional Elections Explained: Why They Matter πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
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Congressional Elections Explained: Why They Matter πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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This week Craig Benzine talks about the importance of elections in the strongest branch of the U.S. Government: Congress. He'll talk about the frequency of elections in the Senate and House, the typical characteristics of a candidate, and the motivating factors our congresspeople follow to get re-elected.

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Chapters:
Introduction: Congressional Elections 00:00
How Congressional Elections Work 0:59
How Congressional Candidates Get Elected 2:16
Characteristics of Congressional Candidates 3:05
Incumbency Advantage 4:21
The Electoral Connection & Why Congressional Elections Matter 6:01
Credits 8:25

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