Top 5 Questions and Answers about the U.S. 2020 Presidential Election

“Our students ask us good questions about the process used in the U.S. to elect a President every four years. We have the answers you need to understand how the U.S. Presidential election system works - and how it might be different in this unusual pandemic year.

1. What is the election process? (Primary, caucus, convention, campaign, debates)
2. What is the Electoral College (and why does it matter? - popular vote vs. electoral vote)
3. What are Blue, Red, Purple and Swing States?
4. What does it mean to “Get out the Vote” (GOTV)?
5. What if there are Voting Problems on Election Day (November 3) and Beyond?

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