As voters across America begin casting their ballots for the 2020 US presidential election, the tiny community of Dixville Notch in New Hampshire, known for being the first to vote, also shared a tied outcome between Trump and Harris. In his last campaign efforts, Trump continues his fear-mongering narrative about immigrants while also promising to lead America to "new heights of glory." At 78, Trump is the oldest nominee ever to run for president and his controversial tenure has not deterred his supporters, making the election results all the more unpredictable. With major implications for international affairs, this election is one to watch closely.
United States Presidential Election 2020: A Preview
The 2020 United States presidential election is underway, with voters across the country casting their ballots. The election pits incumbent President Donald Trump against Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
The election is being closely watched both domestically and internationally. Domestically, the election is seen as a referendum on Trump's presidency. Trump has been a polarizing figure, and his policies have been both praised and criticized. Internationally, the election is being seen as a test of the country's commitment to democracy and its role in the world.
Background
The United States presidential election is held every four years. The winner of the election becomes the President of the United States. The President is the head of the executive branch of government and is responsible for enforcing laws, negotiating treaties, and appointing federal judges and ambassadors.
The presidential election process is complex. The first step is the primary election. In the primary election, voters in each state choose their preferred candidate from their party. The winners of the primary elections then become the party's nominees for the general election.
The general election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In the general election, voters choose between the two major party nominees. The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the President.
Key Issues
The key issues in the 2020 presidential election include:
Candidates
The two major party nominees in the 2020 presidential election are:
Top 5 FAQs
Donald Trump is the incumbent President of the United States.
The two major party nominees in the 2020 presidential election are Donald Trump (Republican) and Joe Biden (Democrat).
The key issues in the 2020 presidential election include the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, healthcare, climate change, and racial justice.
The election process in the United States is complex. The first step is the primary election. In the primary election, voters in each state choose their preferred candidate from their party. The winners of the primary elections then become the party's nominees for the general election. The general election is held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. In the general election, voters choose between the two major party nominees. The candidate who receives the most votes becomes the President.
The 2020 presidential election has major implications for both domestic and international affairs. Domestically, the election is seen as a referendum on Trump's presidency. Internationally, the election is being seen as a test of the country's commitment to democracy and its role in the world.
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