2014 U. S. Midterm Elections
GPTKB entity
Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:American_Crossroads
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| gptkbp:analysis |
Influenced by economic conditions
Role of social media in campaigning Reflects voter dissatisfaction with the Obama administration Campaign ads were heavily funded Campaign strategies evolved over the cycle Debate performances affected candidate standings Democratic messaging focused on social issues Exit polls provided insights into voter behavior Grassroots movements gained traction Impact of campaign financing Impact of local issues on national races Impact of national issues on local races Importance of ground game in campaigning Incumbency advantage played a role Influence of endorsements on candidates Media coverage influenced public perception Minority voter turnout was critical Political polarization was evident Polling data was often inaccurate Republican messaging focused on economic issues Suburban voters shifted towards Republicans Turnout among young voters was low Voter ID laws affected turnout Voter demographics played a crucial role Voter fatigue was a factor Women voters leaned Democratic but not as strongly |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:2018_U._S._Midterm_Elections
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| gptkbp:held_in |
November 4, 2014
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the electoral cycle
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2014 U. S. Midterm Elections
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| gptkbp:impact |
Shift in political power
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| gptkbp:key_issues |
gptkb:Veterans_Affairs
gptkb:government_agency gptkb:Educational_Institution gptkb:Women's_Rights Healthcare Immigration Energy Policy Gun Control |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:David_Perdue
gptkb:Scott_Brown gptkb:Joni_Ernst gptkb:Tom_Cotton |
| gptkbp:notable_work |
Democratic losses in Senate races
Increased Republican majority in the House Republican gains in traditionally Democratic states |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Republicans won 247 seats in the House
Republicans won 54 seats in the Senate |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Green_Party
gptkb:Democratic_Party gptkb:Libertarian_Party gptkb:Republican_Party |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:2010_U._S._Midterm_Elections
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| gptkbp:related_event |
2014 Gubernatorial Elections
2014 Special Elections 2014 State Legislative Elections |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Republican Party gaining control of the Senate
Republican Party maintaining control of the House of Representatives |
| gptkbp:significance |
Control of Congress
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
36.4% of eligible voters
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