because they were dumb
Yes, it is true that in state elections only the governor lieutenant governor and members of the state legislature would be elected under the short ballot system.
november
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U.S. national elections take place on the first or second Tueday of November. State elections and primary elections take place at various times. May is a common choice for local elections.
in the past
Because elections are controlled by state or local governments
The times, places and manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives shall be prescribed in each state by the legislature, but the congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations.
The state legislature has the power to draw and redraw congressional district boundaries through a process called redistricting. By manipulating district lines, the legislature can create districts that are either favorable or unfavorable for specific political parties or incumbents. This practice, known as gerrymandering, can significantly influence elections by determining the composition of each district and ultimately impacting the outcome of the race.
every 3 moths
It depends on the state, but often they are ratified through legislature or propositions.
It means how many years a representative serves in the legislature (Congress or a state legislature). It is equal to the time between elections, although the representative-elect will not take office immediately after the election.