The document summarizes the process for nominating and electing the US president. It discusses the 5 main stages: 1) the invisible primary where potential candidates campaign; 2) primaries and caucuses where voters support candidates; 3) national conventions where the official nominations are made; 4) the general election campaign; and 5) election day and the electoral college vote. It provides details on the roles and timing of each stage in the lengthy process.

1. Presidential Elections

8. January of election year NOMINATION PROCESS July/August November January NATIONAL CONVENTIONS ELECTION CAMPAIGN ELECTORAL COLLEGE PROCESS OF SELECTING THE PRESIDENT (Primaries and Caucuses)

9. Presidential Elections The Primary Season

16. Presidential Elections National Party Conventions Held during July & August ( 4 Days) Attended by delegates chosen at primaries & caucuses

26. What are the requirements for a presidential candidate?

29. Voting Behaviour