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Americans went to the polls in November 2026—but they weren't choosing a president. So what were they voting for, and why did these elections make so many headlines?
From a memorable nickname and a viral advert to surprising results and people crossing party lines, this series uses real stories to explain American politics in plain English, especially for students familiar with Spain's parliamentary system.
Choose the story that will spark the best conversation in your classroom. Each will eventually have its own page and level-specific lesson versions.
What's a midterm, why can Americans vote for candidates from different parties on the same ballot, and how is that different from Spain? Meet split-ticket voting and the freedom to vote your conscience.
A political insult, a surprising slogan and a message about loving your neighbour. Explore James Talarico, humour, civility and what it means to win support across party lines.
From Scott Colom's “Pick Another Protein” campaign to Abdul El-Sayed's playful videos: how can a thirty-second clip start a serious debate about prices, persuasion and political image?
Texas, Mississippi, milestones in representation and results that challenged expectations. Discover the people and numbers behind the headlines—without getting lost in statistics.
Can Congress stop a president? Can governors change things in their own states? And can elected politicians vote against their party? A practical look at what political power really means.
Three simple distinctions that help explain many of the 2026 stories.
US voters usually choose named candidates in separate races. In Spain, Congress is elected using closed party lists. Spain's Senate is an important exception: voters choose individual candidates there.
A voter can support a Republican for one office and a Democrat for another. Endorsing someone across party lines isn't the same as switching parties—or agreeing on every issue.
US legislators can vote differently from their party. Spanish MPs are legally free to do so too, but parliamentary group discipline is generally stronger in practice. Party pressure still exists in both countries.
The party that supported them? The people who elected them? Their own conscience?
It's a straightforward question that can lead to a genuinely interesting conversation—whether your students are at B1 or C2.
Teachers will be able to open any story directly, select a CEFR level, use it on a classroom screen, or share the student version. When individual lessons are published, each will link back here.
Explore other conversation topicsFor anyone who'd like to understand the basic system before tackling the campaign stories: