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Understanding of the U.S. Presidential Election Process: Candidates, Dates and More

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This flowchart provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Presidential Election Process, detailing the key stages and timelines involved. It begins with candidates announcing their intention to run, typically one to two years before the election. The process includes primaries and caucuses, where delegates are chosen to support candidates at the National Conventions held in July or August. Following this, the general election campaign runs from August to November, culminating in the general election on the first Tuesday of November. The Electoral College votes in mid-December, and the process concludes with the Presidential Inauguration on January 20th.

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Primaries and caucuses are held in each state to determine which candidates receive delegates to secure their party’s nomination.

National Conventions(July or August)

Each party holds a national convention to select and formally nominate its candidate.The vice-presidential running mate is selected by presidetial candidate at each convention.

Candidate Announcement (1-2 years before election)

United States Presidential Election

General Election (First Tuesday in November)

An internal party process where political parties select members to represent them at their National Convention.

Parties Choose Electoral College Candidates

Electors from each state cast votes. A candidate needs 270 electoral votes to win.

Parties Choose Delegates(February – June)

Candidates campaign across the country.Presidential debates are held.Voter registration and early voting take place.

Electoral College Vote (Mid-December)

72-78 days after the election the presidentswears the oath of office.

Congress counts and certifies electoral votes.

General Election Campaign (August – November)