Please read all the way to the bottom: MLA, 10-11 pages, 12-point type, Times New Roman font, and double-spaced. Grammar, spelling, and awkward sentences will all cause point deductions. So, edit! Read your paper out loud. Often the mistakes are found this way and can then be corrected. U.S. Senate Race: You can find this information below from their official campaign websites and bios at . In the introduction of your paper, provide an overview of your two (or three) candidates. You must write this information in your own words- not a regurgitation of info on their websites. What are their backgrounds: family, occupation, gender, race/ethnicity? What are their political party affiliations and political career history? Is one of the candidates an incumbent? Pick three-issue priorities to discuss for each candidate. What is their position on these issues and why? What does their media campaign consist of- including press releases, television advertising, social media, etc. How much mon
ey have the candidates raised and spent? Check out . : What is the ranking of this race in terms of competitiveness- Republican, Democrat, or toss-up? Is this an incumbent or open seat race? Did the candidates face a primary election? If so, how many other candidates were in the race and what was the winning percentage of the primary winner? Find the major newspaper(s) in the state or district you are studying and find stories about the race, i.e. a scandal, a faux pas, anything of particular interest. What endorsements did they garner form interest groups, newspapers, others? What are the main issues facing the state from media reporting, candidates themselves, and the debate questions? How did each candidate perform in the debate(s)? Who do you think won the debate(s) and why? You can find debates on C-Span.org. How are the candidates polling? What are the numbers? Who is up, who is down? You can find this at . You must follow this from October 1st through Election Day, November 3rd.