American Government / Unit 5 Gov 212 short lesson, about 20 seconds
The General Election
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The idea
The general election is the contest between the parties' nominees, ending on Election Day in early November.
In practice
Nominees debate, campaign, court the undecided, and work to turn out their own voters.
Where people slip
For president, Election Day settles the electors, not the office.
Your place on the trail
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