The election process involves candidates deciding to run and beginning fundraising and advertising. Early caucuses and primaries are held for each party to select their candidate for the major election. Each party then holds a national convention to officially introduce their candidate chosen in the primaries. Campaigning, debates, and more advertising follows leading up to Election Day on the first Tuesday in November when Americans vote for their preferred candidate.

1. The Election Process

3. The Election Process
• 1. Candidates decide to run across the country

4. Fund Raising and Advertising Begins

5. Caucuses and Primaries
• Early elections among members of the same
party to see who will run in the major election

6. National Convention
• Each party holds a giant event to introduce
the winner of the primary

7. Campaigning, Debates, Advertising

8. Election Day—1st Tuesday in Nov.