Americans to Choose Next President in November 2024

In November 2024, Americans will vote to elect their next President, a role that greatly affects both the country and the world. The U.S. has two main political parties, and all recent presidents have come from one of these groups.

The Democrats are a liberal party that focuses on civil rights, supporting people through social programs, and tackling climate change. President Joe Biden, from this party, wants to be elected for a second term.

The Republicans, also called the GOP or Grand Old Party, support lower taxes, smaller government, gun rights, and strict rules on immigration and abortion. Former President Donald Trump has gained enough support to be the Republican candidate again.

The official nominations will happen at big meetings called conventions. The Republicans will meet in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15-18, and the Democrats will meet in Chicago, Illinois, from August 19-22.

Election Details

The election will take place on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The winner will start their four-year term in January 2025. The race started with 15 candidates, including Republicans, Democrats, and independents, but most have dropped out.

Candidates are chosen through votes in each state, called primaries and caucuses. One important day is Super Tuesday, when many states vote at the same time; in 2024, this was on March 5. President Biden has already secured his place as the Democratic candidate.

On the Republican side, Donald Trump defeated his main competitor, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley.There are also independent candidates like Robert F Kennedy Jr running for president.

How the Election Works

Presidential elections are decided by the Electoral College, which has 538 votes in total. A candidate needs at least 270 votes to win. This system focuses on individual states, not the whole country’s vote count, which is why someone can get more votes overall but still lose the election.

Most states give all their electoral votes to the candidate who gets the most votes in that state. The election often comes down to a few key states, known as battleground states, where it could go either way.