Understanding the U.S. Presidential Election Process

Primarys and Caucuses

Candidates of each political party campaign all over the country to win the favor of their party members

In the caucus

Party members select the best candidate through a series of discussions and votes

In the primaries

Party members vote for the best candidate who will represent them in the general election

National Conferences

Each party holds a national convention to select the ultimate presidential candidate

General Election

In every state across the country, people vote for a president and a vice president

The presidential candidate with the highest electoral vote becomes the President of the United States

Electoral College

The Electoral College is a process in which the electors or representatives of each state cast their votes in proportion

And determine who the president will be

The newly elected President and Vice President assume office in January