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The 2024 U.S. Presidential Election

It's going to be a long couple of months...but here's info. about the presidential election that you'll find helpful, some of it from the Whittemore Library.

About Our Presidential Election Process

Presidential Election Process

"Learn about the presidential election process, including the Electoral College, caucuses and primaries, and the national conventions."

 

The Presidential Election Process

"Who can be president? How are candidates nominated? What is the electoral college?"

 

Political Primaries: How Are Candidates Nominated?

The Constitution actually doesn't say.

 

Choosing a President: How the Electoral College Works

"The founders didn't want direct election of the President and Vice President because they felt the voters in the early days of the nation would not know enough about all the candidates to make wise decisions."  (Are you feeling vaguely insulted? 'Cos I'm feeling vaguely insulted right about now.)