Traditionally, the highest voter turnout rate happens when US presidential candidates are on the ballot. Midterm elections, however, are equally as important, despite the lower voter turnout. In this episode of Things Explained, host Sara Hopkins explains the importance of midterm elections and how they can impact a sitting president.

Why Midterm Elections Are So Important

Why Midterm Elections Are So Important

Traditionally, the highest voter turnout rate happens when US presidential candidates are on the ballot. Midterm elections, however, are equally as important, despite the lower voter turnout. In this episode of Things Explained, host Sara Hopkins explains the importance of midterm elections and how they can impact a sitting president.

Social Studies

SS4CG1

Describe the meaning of:

SS4CG1.d

Representative democracy/republic

SS5CG3.a

Explain how voting rights are protected by the 15th, 19th, 23rd, 24th, and 26th amendments.

SSCG10.c

Identify term of office and describe the line of succession (e.g., 20th, 22nd, and 25th amendments).

SSCG15.a

Describe the historical development, organization, role, and constituencies of political parties.

SSCG15.b

Describe the nomination and election process.