US presidential elections are held in November of years divisible by 4. The next one will be in 2012. (There are also primary elections held at different times in different states before the actual election, for the purpose of choosing nominees )
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The US holds a general election each year on Tuesday following the first Monday in November (the date could be as early as November 2, or as late as November 8).
The US holds a general election each year on Tuesday following the first Monday in November (the date could be as early as November 2, or as late as November 8). Many states allow early or absentee voting before this date.
The term "general election" distinguishes the event from "primary elections," which are held in late winter or spring to select which party candidates will advance to the general election; or a "special election," which is held when an unexpected vacancy opens for an elected public office.
"General election" doesn't necessarily mean "National Election" or "Presidential election," as many people believe. National elections for federal officials (Congress, President), occur every two years on even-numbered years. Presidential elections occur every four years, in years evenly divisible by four.
"Mid-Term Elections" are held after a President has been in office two years, and are significant because one-third of the Senate and the entire 435-member House of Representatives stand for election at once. The results of a mid-term election can change the balance of power in the House, and in Congress as a whole.
It is held on Tuesday following the first Monday in November every 4 years. The next presidential election will be in 2008.
Presidential elections in the US are held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
November. (in other words on the first Tuesday in November unless Nov. 1 is on Tuesday.)
The American Elections for the President & Vice President are held in November December ( after every 4 years)
The 2008 Vice Presidental debate was held in Washington University in St. Louis, MO.
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Not in the US- presidential election were held in 2004 and 2008 the next one will be in 2012. (The year of a presidential election is always a multiple of 4 .)
Iowa is the first caucus, which is held in January.
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