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Primaries
A primary is a state regulated election for a single party's candidate. Closed primaries restrict voting to registered party members while open primaries allow participation of all voters. Some states hold a caucus which is a meeting that only party members may attend. -
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National Conventions
A candidate to run for presidency is formally selected from each party.
DAY 1: each party presents welcome speaches from various people
DAY 2: party committees meet to discuss issues
DAY 3: nomination / pep rally
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General Campaign Phase
Candidates campaign continuously until election day, They focus on persuading voters that are not loyal to one party. Campaign managers and consultants are hired to handle nearly every aspect of the campaign, such as ads, polls, speeches, endorsements, and public image. -
Election Day
Occurs on the first tuesday after the first monday in November. On this day, all U.S. registered voters are expected to vote for their next president. -
Meeting of the electoral College
The electors meet and decide on the next prisident. A candidate must recieve a minimum of 270 votes in order to win the election.