This document summarizes key aspects of voting, elections, and campaigns in the United States. It discusses patterns in voter turnout related to education, income, age, gender, and race. It also examines reasons for low voter turnout such as being too busy, registration difficulties, and number of elections. The document then outlines patterns in vote choice, types of elections including primaries and general elections, and the nomination campaign process. It describes the key players in campaigns and the roles of the electoral college, Congress, and media.