The following resources contain previews of past general elections, and overviews of the voting landscape during those elections, along with discussion of key issues by state. These spotlights outline policies that impacted what voting looked like in a number of battleground states and provide overviews of how voting and election laws have changed from election to election, for better or for worse.
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Primaries & General Elections
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Partisanship of State Primary Election Systems
State primary elections determine the candidates that will be on the ballot for the general election. States primary election systems vary widely, with some elections only open to voters registered with a particular party, while other states allow non-affiliated voters to participate as well. While most state primary systems are
