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and political party caucuses

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U.S. presidential elections come every four years.

Presidential electionsPresidential elections

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primary elections

Two types of electionsTwo types of elections

general elections

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Primary elections are held in 38 states and Washington, D.C.

Primary electionsPrimary elections

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13 states hold caucuses instead of primary elections.

CaucusesCaucuses

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Iowa conducts the first caucus in early January.

Iowa caucusIowa caucus

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The first presidential primary comes in New Hampshire, also in January.

New Hampshire primaryNew Hampshire primary

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Primary elections and party caucuses for presidential nominees go on January to June.

The long primary seasonThe long primary season

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Campaign to NovemberCampaign to November

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After the primaries and caucuses comes the general election.

General electionsGeneral elections

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From primary elections to the general election, voters wield the ultimate power.

The people decideThe people decide