8 Things every student must know about US election 2024.

Election Date and Term

The election is on November 5, 2024, with a four-year term starting January 2025.

Nomination Process

Candidates are chosen through state primaries and caucuses held by the Republican and Democrat parties.

Republican Nominee

Donald Trump is the Republican nominee, secured at a convention in Milwaukee.

Democrat Nominee

Kamala Harris is close to securing the Democratic nomination after Biden's decision not to run.

Independent Candidates

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a notable independent candidate running for president.

Electoral College System

The election is decided by winning 270 of the 538 electoral votes, not the popular vote.

Winner-Takes-All Rule

Most states use a winner-takes-all rule, except two, with focus on swing states.

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