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| petition | a written request for a candidate to be put on a ballot |
| running mate | a person who runs for political office on the same ticket as another person |
| political party | a group of people who share common beliefs |
| independent | someone who does not have political party ties |
| slogan | a message or catch phrase for a candidate |
| candidate | a person running for office |
| poll | a count of how people stand on an issue |
| podium | a stand used when giving a speech |
| debate | an argument over the issues |
| interview | a conversation to find out information about a person |
| Constitution | a historical document that outlines the laws of our country |
