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Campaigning and Fundraising
In 2004, $1.2 million were used for the election. There are debates (pre-primary and pre-election). People who are running use ads, blogs, and the internet to advertise themselves. -
Caucuses and Primaries
The delegates go through the primaries (open, closed, semi-closed, semi-open, blanket, and run-off). Some candidates are forced to drop because they don't have enough support. Then the conventions nominate the canidates. -
Political Party Convention
The Republicans have 2439 delegates selected, 662 unpledged, and 5500 floor seats for delegates. The Democrats have 35515 delegates selected, 852 unpledged and pledged delegates are allocated among the states in rough proportion to the votes each state gave the Democratic candidate. -
Election Day
Be a part of American democracy and get out and vote.
You don’t have to be enrolled in a party to vote in the Presidential Election. Even if you are enrolled in a party, you can vote for any candidate, regardless of their party affiliation. -
Vote of Electoral College
When you vote for President, you’re actually voting for a slate of electors.Each state’s electors gather in their own state capital to cast their votes for President and Vice President.
