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
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.
The two major parties in the United States, the Democratic and Republican parties, typically select their presidential and vice presidential candidates during their national conventions, which occur in the summer of election years. Delegates from each state gather to formally nominate their chosen candidates based on the results of the primary elections and caucuses held earlier in the year. The presidential candidates often announce their running mates shortly before or during the convention, solidifying the ticket for the general election.
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.
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.
The candidates have begun to try and convince voters to vote for them.
Maine and Nebraska
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.
Many potential voters believe that exercising their right to vote is more important when presidential candidates are on the ballot (rather than at midterm elections when this is not the case).
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.