presidential elections
Choosing the leader
Presidential elections are the process by which voters choose a head of state.
In the United States, presidential elections occur every four years on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
Candidates campaign through primaries and debates before the general election, where voters technically choose electors who cast ballots in the Electoral College: The presidential election drew record turnout.
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- voter registrationSigning up for elections
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