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Turnout in Nebraska's Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Nebraska's Senate Elections Since 1990

A look at the trends, patterns, and driving forces behind voter turnout in Nebraska's U.S. Senate elections over the past three decades.
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Turnout in Delaware's Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Delaware's Senate Elections Since 1990

A look at the trends, peaks, and valleys of voter turnout in Delaware's U.S. Senate elections over the past three decades.
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Turnout in Kansas' Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Kansas' Senate Elections Since 1990

A deep dive into Kansas's Senate election turnout since 1990 reveals a story of Republican dominance punctuated by surprising surges in voter engagement.
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Turnout in Maine's Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Maine's Senate Elections Since 1990

An analysis of the trends and key factors influencing voter turnout in Maine's U.S. Senate elections over the past three decades.
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Turnout in Mississippi's Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Mississippi's Senate Elections Since 1990

An analysis of Mississippi's Senate election turnout since 1990 reveals a story of presidential surges, midterm lulls, and pivotal, high-stakes races.
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Turnout in Massachusetts' Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Massachusetts' Senate Elections Since 1990

An analysis of Massachusetts' U.S. Senate election turnout since 1990 reveals a story of surprising spikes, lulls, and high-stakes political drama.
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Representative Suzanne Bonamici Introduces Companion Legislation for Arts Education for All Act in U.S. House

Representative Suzanne Bonamici Introduces Companion Legislation for Arts Education for All Act in U.S. House

U.S. Representative Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives for the Arts Education for All Act. This bill aims to support and expand access to arts education and programming for young learners across the nation. The legislation was initially introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono of Hawai’i and Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico. The Arts Education for All Act is endorsed by 132 national, state, and local organizations and individuals, including prominent groups such as Americans for the Arts, American Art Therapy Association, Carnegie Center for Literacy & Learning, Grantmakers in the Arts, and the National Association for Music Education. The bill seeks to increase states' ability to implement arts programming for various age groups, from early learners and K-12 students to youth and adults involved in the justice system. It also aims to strengthen research into arts education to better inform educators and policymakers on how the arts...
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U.S. House and Senate Introduce Bipartisan Arts Education for All Act

U.S. House and Senate Introduce Bipartisan Arts Education for All Act

U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawai‘i and Senator Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico, both Democrats, have introduced the Arts Education for All Act in the Senate. Companion legislation was simultaneously introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Democratic Representative Suzanne Bonamici of Oregon. This bipartisan initiative aims to support and expand access to arts education and programming for young learners across the nation. The bill is endorsed by 132 national, state, and local organizations, including Americans for the Arts and the National Association for Music Education, highlighting broad support for its objectives.
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Turnout in Minnesota's Senate Elections Since 1990

Turnout in Minnesota's Senate Elections Since 1990

Exploring the data and cultural factors behind Minnesota's consistently high voter turnout in U.S. Senate elections over the past three decades.
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How West Virginia Has Voted in Senate Elections Since 1990

How West Virginia Has Voted in Senate Elections Since 1990

Explore the dramatic political shift of West Virginia, from a Democratic stronghold to a reliable Republican state, through its Senate elections.
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U.S. Senators Introduce Arts Education for All Act to Expand Student Programming

U.S. Senators Introduce Arts Education for All Act to Expand Student Programming

U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D, Hawaiʻi) and Ben Ray Luján (D, N.M.) have introduced the Arts Education for All Act. This legislation aims to support and expand access to arts education and programming for students nationwide. Senator Hirono emphasized that arts and creative expression are fundamental to a well-rounded education, noting that these programs are often the first to face cuts and the last to receive funding. The proposed act seeks a fundamental shift in how arts courses are valued, making art more accessible to students across the country. The bill would increase states' capacity to implement arts programming for early learners, K-12 students, and youth and adults involved in the justice system. It also intends to strengthen research into arts education to help educators and policymakers understand how the arts can support students and complement their elementary and secondary education.
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Citizens step up to monitor U.S. election integrity

Citizens step up to monitor U.S. election integrity

The Carter Center is recruiting hundreds of Americans to monitor U.S. elections as foreign observation declines.