| A | B |
| campaign | activities to elect someone; to help elect someone |
| candidate | one who runs for election |
| convention | meeting of a political party |
| editorial | opinion article in a newspaper |
| endorse | to publicly approve a candidate |
| incumbent | one who currently holds an office |
| party | political organization |
| platform | a document stating party's views |
| politics | the art or science of government |
| precinct | an election district |
| primary | an election to nominate candidates |
| poll | an opinion survey |
| polls | place where people vote |
| registration | the process of signing up to vote |
| suffrage | the right to vote |
| endorsement | public approval of a candidate |
| general election | final election |
| political | of or relating to government |