Primaries are state-level elections where party members vote for their preferred candidate. The winner in each state earns delegates who will support them at the national convention.
Caucuses are local gatherings where party members discuss and vote for their preferred candidate. It’s a more interactive process compared to primaries, and the results also determine delegate support for the national convention.
Each party holds a national convention where delegates officially nominate their candidate for president. The nominee also announces their running mate, who will be the vice-presidential candidate.
Candidates campaign across the country, sharing their platforms and debating their opponents. The goal is to win the support of voters and secure their vote in the upcoming election.
On the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, American citizens cast their votes. But it’s not a direct election—there’s another step involved.
The U.S. uses the Electoral College system, where each state has a certain number of electoral votes based on its population. A candidate needs 270 out of 538 electoral votes to win the presidency.
In January, the newly elected president is sworn in during the inauguration ceremony, officially becoming the President of the United States. The journey ends, and a new chapter begins!