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Voters cast ballots in Pennsylvania primary election

Daily News Lesson September 06 2022

A look at the political landscape two months before midterms — and other news for Sept. 7, 2022

Learn about the latest news and updates on the approaching midterms

Democrat Mary Peltola Wins U.S. Special House Election

Daily News Lesson September 02 2022

Mary Peltola makes history as first Alaska Native elected to Congress — and other news for Sept. 2, 2022

Voters submit ballots for New York's primary election at a polling station in Brooklyn, New York

Daily News Lesson August 24 2022

Florida and New York primaries: Case studies in how American politics works today

Learn about the results in some key primary races

A youth holds up a "Now We Vote" sign as they take part in a National School Walkout anti-gun march in Washington Square Park in the Manhattan borough of New York City

Student Voices November 06 2018

Student Voices: Here are the election issues most on teenagers' minds

NewsHour Extra asked middle and high school students across America: What issue would you like to hear 2018 candidates discuss where you live and why? Read their responses below and check out the election videos produced by Student Reporting Labs on how to turn out the youth vote.

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Daily Video November 05 2018

Teen reporters interview Senate candidates about gun control and immigration

If you were born in 2000, there's a good chance you will be eligible to vote in the 2018 midterm elections. The PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Lab's Mason Berger reports on how organizations in Florida are trying to mobilize young voters around issues like the cost of college and gun violence.

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Daily News Lesson July 31 2018

Choose your own news story: 2018 midterms OR best workspace layout

Choose your own news story! Pick the NewsHour Extra story that best suits your class. Use the discussion questions for further engagement.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Upsets Rep. Joseph Crowley In NY Primary

Daily News Lesson July 14 2018

Monitoring the midterms: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other primary result indicators

Interested in clear, unbiased news coverage for your students on the 2018 midterm elections? Check out NewsHour Extra's resources on what the primaries could mean for the Democratic Party, especially 28-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's victory in New York. June's primaries also went well for President Trump's candidates.

President Trump introduces Supreme Court nominee in Washington

Daily News Lesson July 10 2018

Trump’s Supreme Court pick is a lesson in the three branches of government

On Monday, President Donald Trump nominated Judge Brett Kavanaugh to become the next justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

An elections official demonstrates a touch-screen voting machine at the Fairfax County Governmental Center in Fairfax Virginia

Lesson Plan November 14 2017

Monitoring the midterms: Do midterm elections matter?

Understand midterm elections and discuss reasons why voter turnout remains low

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