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Can vote on Election Day by going to the polling place near your home, typically at a school or library.

Polling place will be in a particular precinct or voting district.

If you live in one of the 33 states or the District of Columbia that allow early voting, you can cast a ballot in person during a designated period.

Absentee ballot allows a person to vote without going to the polls on Election Day

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Private direct funding comes from direct contributions to a candidate by individuals, political parties, corporations, and special interest groups and from the candidate’s own money.

Direct contributions are called hard money and are limited based on regulations set out in FECA and its amendments.

Political Action Committee (PAC): an organization formed to collect money and provide financial support for political candidates.

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The most important communication tool for a presidential candidate is television.

Watching television is the main way that many citizens find out about a candidate and his or her position on issues.

Appearances on television news shows are vitally important for campaigns in order to remain in the public consciousness.

Television viewers can be deluged by commercials produced by the campaign or by a separate group supporting the candidate.

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Candidates use advertising to inform voters of their position on issues, to portray themselves in an appealing light, and to criticize their opponents.

Political parties and interest groups also use advertising in a variety of media to send messages to the American people.

Propaganda involves using ideas, information, or rumors to influence opinion. It is not necessarily lying or deception, but it is not objective either.

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The head of the organization is a campaign manager, who is responsible for overall strategy and planning.

Staff members handle media relations with journalists from television, radio, print, and digital media.

Other staff manage finances, fundraising, advertising, opinion polls, and campaign materials.