soba1 wrote:
Well if you have a more accurate answer please. I probably should know but I don’t
If there is something Vet left out please do.
My ego isn’t that big; thanks.
Here is a brief summary. There is plenty more detail on other websites. This is from
https://www.usa.gov/e******nOverview of the P**********l E******n Process
An e******n for president of the United States happens every four years on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. The next p**********l e******n will be November 3, 2020.
Primaries, Caucuses, and Political Conventions
The e******n process begins with primary e******ns and caucuses. These are two methods that states use to select a potential p**********l nominee. In general, primaries use secret b****ts for v****g. Caucuses are local gatherings of v**ers who v**e at the end of the meeting for a particular candidate. Then it moves to nominating conventions, during which political parties each select a nominee to unite behind. During a political party convention, each p**********l nominee also announces a vice p**********l running mate. The candidates then campaign across the country to explain their views and plans to v**ers. They may also participate in debates with candidates from other parties.
What is the Role of the E*******l College?
During the general e******n, Americans go to their polling place to cast their v**e for president. But the tally of those v**es—the popular v**e—does not determine the winner. Instead, p**********l e******ns use the E*******l College. To win the e******n, a candidate must receive a majority of e*******l v**es. In the event no candidate receives a majority, the House of Representatives chooses the president and the Senate chooses the vice president.
What is a Typical P**********l E******n Cycle?
The p**********l e******n process follows a typical cycle:
Spring of the year before an e******n – Candidates announce their intentions to run.
Summer of the year before an e******n through spring of the e******n year – Primary and caucus debates take place.
January to June of e******n year – States and parties hold primaries and caucuses.
July to early September – Parties hold nominating conventions to choose their candidates.
September and October – Candidates participate in p**********l debates.
Early November – E******n Day
December – E*****rs cast their v**es in the E*******l College.
Early January of the next calendar year – Congress counts the e*******l v**es.
January 20 – Inauguration Day