Across the country voters go to the polls on November 6 to select their favorite Presidential candidate and running mate. People in each state will also choose members of Congress and local government.
After winning their party’s nomination, candidates begin their campaigns by traveling around the US holding rallies and events and by raising money. They also participate in televised debates with one another and other candidates. Some states hold primaries and caucuses to choose delegates who will then “endorse” their favorite candidates at national conventions. The final presidential nominees for both parties are then officially announced at the conventions.
The election process is complex because the winner is not the person who gets the most votes overall. Each state has a certain number of so-called electoral college votes, which are awarded based on each state’s population. After all the votes are counted, the candidate who receives 270 or more of the electoral votes wins. The Electoral College is designed to balance the power of different regions and prevent large states from dominating the presidency.
As the campaign enters its final weeks, Harris and Trump are focusing heavily on mobilizing their core supporters. They are trying to ensure that rank and file party members are enthusiastically ready to vote on November 6. In addition, they must persuade undecided voters and those who may change their minds to join their camp. If they can do so, both candidates’ chances of victory will increase.
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