Nov 17th, 2008 · In recent years, politicians have treated immigration as the third rail. But as the number of Hispanics grows — and as they turn out in greater numbers at the polls — advocates say the issue of immigration will be harder to ignore.
Nov 11th, 2008 · There were not many more voters casting ballots in the 2008 presidential election than during the last presidential election in 2004. Curtis Gans, director of American University's Center for the Study of the American Electorate, sorts through the numbers.
Nov 5th, 2008 · North Carolina hasn't voted for a Democrat for president since 1976. The formerly red state is now blue. Linda Daves, chairwoman of the North Carolina Republican Party, talks with Renee Montagne about Tuesday's voter turnout in the state.
Nov 4th, 2008 · Election officials around the country reported heavy turnout Tuesday, as many voters lined up before dawn to cast ballots in the history-making presidential election. The long campaign has been filled with drama and surprise twists as John McCain and Barack Obama each made his case.
Nov 4th, 2008 · As voting began Tuesday, poll workers were getting ready for what is expected to be record turnout throughout the day. Workers in Pittsburgh; Clermont County, Ohio; Raritan Township, N.J.; Chelsea, Mich.; and Roanoke, Va., talk about how things are going in their precincts.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · Voter turnout is expected to be very high on Nov. 4 as Americans cast their ballots in the historic 2008 presidential election. High turnout can mean long lines, so reporter Mandy Trimble checked in with early voters to see how they were passing the time.
Nov 1st, 2008 · Days start early and end late on the Obama campaign. On the final Friday before election day, he was in Iowa to ensure a big voter turnout — but also to say thanks for his win last January.
Oct 31st, 2008 · More than 188 million potential voters have signed up to participate in the upcoming presidential election, according to the National Association of Secretaries of State. The projected record turnout signals one of the country's most anticipated elections ever. But some voter rights advocates warn that inadequate state resources could stifle participation.