US election 2024: A really simple guide

In November 2024, Americans will vote for the next president of the United States. The person who becomes president has a big impact on everyone's lives, both in the country and around the world.

Currently, there are two main political parties in the U.S.: the Democrats and the Republicans. The Democrats are known for their liberal views, advocating for civil rights, a strong social safety net, and measures to address climate change. The current president, Joe Biden, is a Democrat, and he is running for a second term.

On the other hand, the Republicans are the conservative party. Also called the GOP or Grand Old Party, they support lower taxes, a smaller government, gun rights, and stricter regulations on immigration and abortion. The Republican candidate for the 2024 election has not been chosen yet.

The election will take place on November 5, 2024, and the winner will serve a four-year term starting in January 2025.

The campaign for the 2024 election has already begun, with 15 candidates (nine Republicans, four Democrats, and two independents) initially in the race. President Biden is seeking re-election and is expected to easily win the Democratic nomination. Former President Donald Trump is leading in polls among Republican candidates.

The nomination process involves a series of state primaries and caucuses, starting in Iowa in January. "Super Tuesday" on March 3 is a crucial day when many states hold their primary contests.

During the election, candidates compete to win electoral college votes. Each state has a specific number of electoral college votes, and a candidate needs to win 270 or more out of the total 538 to become president. This means that winning the most votes nationwide doesn't guarantee victory, as seen in the 2016 election with Hillary Clinton.

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The U.S. has "battleground states," where the competition between parties is intense. Most states have a winner-takes-all rule, meaning the candidate with the most votes gets all of the state's electoral college votes.

Aside from the presidency, voters will also choose new members of Congress. All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 33 Senate seats are up for election. The House is currently controlled by Republicans, while Democrats control the Senate.

Eligible voters include U.S. citizens who are 18 years or older. The winner of the election is usually declared on election night, but sometimes it takes a few days to count all the votes.

After the election, there is a transition period if there is a change of president. This is a time for the new administration, including cabinet members, to plan for the upcoming term. The president is officially sworn into office in January during an inauguration ceremony held on the steps of the Capitol building in Washington DC.