Republican: former Governor Ronald W. Reagan with former Director of Central Intelligence George H. W. Bush
Democratic: President Jimmy E. Carter with Vice President Walter F. Mondale
Vice President George H. W. Bush (R-Texas) and Governor Michael Dukakis (D-Massachusetts). Their running mates were Senator Dan Quayle (R-Indiana) and Senator Lloyd Bentsen (D-Texas).
Maine and Nebraska
Democratic.
Primary elections are preliminary elections for the purpose of choosing the candidates for the main elections that actual choose the office-holders. The term "state primary" may refer to an election held within a state to choose candidates for the presidential election or it may refer to primaries held to choose candidates for state offices.
Several states hold primary elections to choose the presidential candidates. The final choice or confirmation will be made at the national Republican Convention which will be held in Tampa Bay, Florida in 2012.
Do the voters elect electors not the presidential candidates
In reality, states have no position in the nomination of presidential candidates other than holding legal elections. The parties determine the candidates.
Republicans
one
U.S. presidential elections are held every 4 years. Presidential elections were held in 1984, 1988 and 1992.
Maine and Nebraska
The candidates have begun to try and convince voters to vote for them.
Democratic.
Presidential elections are four years apart, so the answer would be 1988.
Incumbent President George W. Bush won reelection in the 2004 presidential election defeating John Kerry.
Primary elections are preliminary elections for the purpose of choosing the candidates for the main elections that actual choose the office-holders. The term "state primary" may refer to an election held within a state to choose candidates for the presidential election or it may refer to primaries held to choose candidates for state offices.
Voter turnout tends to be lower in midterm elections compared to presidential elections due to various factors such as less media coverage, lower perceived importance, and fewer high-profile races or candidates. Additionally, midterm elections do not have the same level of excitement or national attention as presidential elections, which can contribute to decreased voter engagement.
There was no election in 1960. Mayoral elections are held in odd years after the presidential election, like this year. Elections were held in 1957 and 1961.